The Profile of Primary Education Teachers in Turkey

  • Tuba Gökmenoglu European University of Lefke

Abstract

In this large-scale study, the background characteristics and daily habits of those currently teaching1730 primary education teachers in Turkey were profiled in three dimensions: teachers’ educational background, job-related variables, and professional development activities. The findings showed that 19.3% of teachers graduated from departments other than education departments. In relation to job-related variables, the number of teachers and students in schools and the average number of students in classes show variety. The results also indicated that although 11.3% of teachers did not participated in any training programs, the rest mostly participated in training programs on teaching professionalism and technology use in education. Furthermore, teachers reported that their in-service training needs arose because of the changes and innovations in technology, the educational reforms and changes, and the changes in examination and transition systems.

Author Biography

Tuba Gökmenoglu, European University of Lefke

European University of Lefke
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Published
2017-10-27
How to Cite
GÖKMENOGLU, Tuba. The Profile of Primary Education Teachers in Turkey. Başkent University Journal of Education, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 1, p. 25-36, oct. 2017. ISSN 2148-3272. Available at: <http://buje.baskent.edu.tr/index.php/buje/article/view/55>. Date accessed: 29 mar. 2024.
Section
Makaleler / Articles