Syrian Children in The Turkish Press: Education and Integration

GÜRGÜR H., ÇOLAKLIOĞLU O., AKKAYA E., ÇAVUŞOĞLU T., GENÇ A., Ceren Tutuk H. C., ...More

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, no.94, pp.189-212, 2021 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.14689/ejer.2021.94.9
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-212
  • Keywords: Migration, Refugees, Syrian children, temporary protection status, integration, REFUGEE STUDENTS, BARRIERS, NEEDS
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Syrian children with Temporary Protection Status (SCTPS) may suffer more than others in such protection. In this regard, examining the news can be deemed as effective way to identify the needs in integrating SCTPS into Turkish society. This study aimed to examine which educational opportunities are covered for Syrian children aged 0-18 in Turkish daily newspapers. Research Methods: The research was designed as a case study based on document analysis. The online archives of the top five Turkish newspapers were analysed. The inductive analysis revealed three main themes: Educational Activities, Improving Quality of Education and Access to Education. Findings Results yielded that the Turkish Republic has made positive efforts to support SCTPS in inclusive education. However, stated in the news that legal regulations and field studies conducted by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) are not enough to warrant these efforts' systematicity and continuity.