Popular Culture in the Classroom: Teaching Reading and Writing with Inclusive Approach in Mother Tongue Education

Abstract

The aim of this research is to create an inclusive reading and writing learning environment in a class of 8 people, including students with different learning levels, and even learning difficulties. While associating the inclusive approach with the reading and writing process, the researchers prepared an action plan consisting of popular culture texts. In the study, action research method was adopted. The participants were composed of 8 middle school students who were selected using criterion sampling method. Data were collected via a semi-structured interview form, a semi-structured observation form, a diary form and activity files. The results revealed that as a result of the research, lower, middle and upper-level students' interest and willingness were increased. The students with learning disabilities participated in the lesson more actively and willingly. Therefore, it can be said that the research process provided an inclusive learning environment for the participating students.