Teachers opinions on the Turkish language and culture course conducted within the scope of online Turkish teaching

The aim of this study is to examine and evaluate the opinions of teachers who conduct online Turkish Language and Turkish Culture courses. The study was carried out using the case study design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 32 Turkish Language and Turkish Culture teachers working in the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and China, selected through the snowball sampling method. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher based on expert opinions. The obtained data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that online Turkish Language and Turkish Culture courses play a significant role in developing the mother tongue skills of Turkish children living abroad, reinforcing their cultural identity, and strengthening their emotional bonds. It was also found that transferring these courses to an online environment has led to various challenges. The study emphasizes the need for multidimensional support at the teacher, student, and parent levels to ensure that these courses become more effective and sustainable, and it provides recommendations for the relevant areas. Key Words: Turkish Language and Turkish Culture Course, Teachers, Teacher Opinions, Online, Turkish Language Teaching.