Opinions of class teachers working in public education centers on adult education

The purpose of this research; The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of classroom teachers working in public education centers on adult education. In the research, basic qualitative research design, one of the qualitative research models, was used. The study group of the research consisted of participants determined by criterion sampling; The criteria of being a permanent or contracted classroom teacher affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, having worked or working in public education centers were sought. The study group of this research consisted of 20 participants. In the research; Semi-structured interview technique was used as the data collection tool and the data were collected as audio recordings. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. Theme and sub-theme were formed from the answers given by the participants. In the research, it was concluded that adult education is important for the individual and society, and the responsibility of adults affects adult education. In addition, teachers working in adult education consider it an advantage that adult education has a wide range of working hours and that block lessons can be held in adult education; It has been concluded that they see the absence of the trainees and the inclusion of adults in the education process as a problem. Keywords: Adult Education, Public Education Center, Classroom Teaching