Characteristics, problems and needs of multigrade class teachers in burdur

This study aims at describing the characteristics, problems, and needs of primary teachers who carry out the multigrade class practices in Burdur. The study was conducted through the survey model and data were obtained from teachers of multigrade classes through Schools with Multigrade Classes Questionnaire. A total of 38 teachers participated to the research. Frequency and percentage statistics were used in the data analysis. In the study, a significant number of teachers of multigrade classes consisted of mid-age group males who reside in provinces and towns. More than half were graduates of class teacher education programs though they had not taken any classes or courses related to multigrade classes and they perform their teaching duties alongside school administration duties. It was found that the problems that teachers encounter concentrate on school administration, instructional programs, instruction and assessment, and socioeconomic environment. Teachers of multigrade classes state that an in-service training program for multigrade class practices to be offered should include content addressing school administration, instructional programs, instructional conditions and assessment.

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