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Chapter 9
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DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3325-2.ch009
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to determine refugee mothers’ educational expectations for
their children. It is a qualitative research designed with phenomenological approach,
which is one of the qualitative research methods. Twenty volunteer mothers coming
from Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan were participated in the study. An interview form,
including open-ended questions, was used as a data collection tool. The data was
collected by face to face meetings with each participant. Content analysis was
applied to the data gathered. Findings indicate that the refugee mothers’ expectations
from the schools are guidance and counseling services for refugee students, more
social activities at schools, more intensive Maths and language courses, efective
communication and interaction between students, parents and schools. Most of the
refugee mothers would like to settle down in a more developed country and they
don’t want their children continue their education in Turkey.
Educational Expectations
of Refugee Mothers
for Their Children
Şefka Şule Erçetin
Lancaster University, UK
Sevda Kubilay
Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey