Problems Encountered By School Administrators With Refugee Students and Solution Recommendations

Abstract With this study, it is aimed to determine the problems faced by school administrators from the point of view and to put forward the solution proposals they voiced. In this context, a data collection tool consisting of a semi-structured interview form was applied to the principals and vice principals working as administrators at different education levels in public schools. The data obtained from the participants were analyzed by content analysis method. In the research carried out, it was aimed to determine the problems faced by school administrators regarding refugee students and their solutions. The research was carried out using the basic qualitative research design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consisted of 24 school administrators working at various levels in public schools in the city center of Niğde, which was determined by the easily accessible sampling method. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that school administrators faced problems such as language-communication problems, communication problems with families, discipline problems, and cultural conflicts related to refugee students.