The problems faced by refugee students in the education process

The aim of this study is to investigate the problems faced by refugee students during the education process. This research was conducted in qualitative research model and phenomenology pattern. Semi-structured interview forms developed by the researcher with the expert opinion were used to determine the opinions of students, parents, teachers and school administrators. The study group consists of 18 refugee students in 11 primary schools of the MEB in Osmaniye Province in 2017-2018 academic year, as well as 18 parents of refugee students, 26 teachers and 21 school administrators. Descriptive analysis and content analysis techniques were used for data analysis. Expert opinion was used to ensure the content validity and language validity of the data collection tool. As a result of the study, it was seen that students experienced aggressive behaviour, exclusion, communication and adaptation problems. As solutions, firstly, communication and adaptation problems were made. Perceptions of teachers and administrators about the existence of asylum students in their institutions are positive. Teachers and administrators support each other in dealing with asylum-seeker students. Keywords: Refugee, Elementary School, Problems, Parents, Teacher, School Administrator