Teacher Misbehaviors at Elementary Schools in Turkey: Their Causes, Consequences, and Suggestions

M. Karakus, A. Ersozlu, N. Cobanoglu

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate teacher misbehaviors, their causes and consequences, and what can be done to eliminate them. The sample for the study was chosen according to accessible sampling methods from the elementary schools in the Malatya Province. The sample includes elementary teachers (n = 25), administrators (n = 16), students (n = 25), and parents (n = 19). This research is qualitatively designed and uses a descriptive model. The data was collected using a semistructured interview protocol. After analyzing and categorizing the data, themes emerged. According to the results, the following teacher misbehaviors emerged: lack of business ethics, pedagogical incompetence, and behavioral problems.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-98
Number of pages20
JournalInternational Journal of Educational Reform
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • teacher misbehavior
  • elementary school
  • stakeholders’ perceptions

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