Communication Tools for Reducing Language Barriers Between Primary School Teachers and Immigrant Parents: A Case Study in Turkiye from Teachers’ Perspectives
Sena Berktas,
Busayawan Lam
Abstract:Previous studies found that Syrian immigrant parents and Turkish primary school teachers struggle to maintain effective communication due to language barriers. This situation has negatively affected Syrian students and the cohesion within the local community. This paper discusses primary school teachers' viewpoints and examines existing solutions that might help reduce these barriers. Interviews and card-sorting activities designed based on Human-Centred Design principles were carried out with nine Turkish pri… Show more
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