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The transition process of a student with learning disabilities from primary to secondary education

Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Bir Öğrencinin İlköğretimden Ortaöğretime Geçiş Süreci

Gizem Türkoğlu Boyvat(TOKAT GAZİOSMANPAŞA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ, ÖZEL EĞİTİM BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-8614-1714
Tuğba Pürsün(TOKAT GAZİOSMANPAŞA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ, ÖZEL EĞİTİM BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-5436-1464
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1–10
Publication Date
2026-02-06
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In the context of Türkiye, reviewing legal regulations and shaping educational policies according to the needs of students with learning disabilities is of primary significance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Transition services are of critical importance in equipping students with special needs for the future.
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Key Findings & Data:The aim of this study is to understand the challenges faced by a student with learning disabilities and her parent during the transition from primary to secondary education and to provide a framework for developing effective transition strategies.
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Conclusion & Impact:In the context of Türkiye, reviewing legal regulations and shaping educational policies according to the needs of students with learning disabilities is of primary significance.
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⚙️Variables:geçiş · öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrenciler · ebeveyn

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Transition services are of critical importance in equipping students with special needs for the future. Students with learning disabilities may experience greater challenges unless they receive specialized assistance. The aim of this study is to understand the challenges faced by a student with learning disabilities and her parent during the transition from primary to secondary education and to provide a framework for developing effective transition strategies. A case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was adopted for the current study. In the study, which employed a purposive sampling method, the participants were a middle school student with learning disabilities, her parent, and the researcher. The data were gathered through a semi-structured interview form, the researcher’s field notes, and document analysis. Descriptive analysis was performed to analyze the research data. The findings illustrated that both the parent and the student with learning disabilities experienced ambiguities during the transition process, felt a lack of guidance in their career choices, and were psychologically exhausted. Furthermore, teachers and families should be encouraged to be more actively involved in the process, and psychological support should be provided. In the context of Türkiye, reviewing legal regulations and shaping educational policies according to the needs of students with learning disabilities is of primary significance.

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Özel gereksinimli öğrencilerin geleceğe hazırlanmasında geçiş hizmetleri kritik öneme sahiptir. Öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrenciler, geçiş sürecinde özel destek almadıklarında daha fazla zorluk yaşayabilmektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, öğrenme güçlüğü olan bir öğrencinin ve ebeveyninin ilköğretimden ortaöğretime geçiş döneminde karşılaştıkları zorlukları anlamak ve etkili geçiş stratejileri geliştirmek için bir çerçeve sunmaktır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması modeli kullanılmıştır. Amaçsal örnekleme yönteminin kullanıldığı araştırmada katılımcılar, öğrenme güçlüğü olan bir ortaokul öğrencisi, ebeveyni ve araştırmacıdır. Araştırmanın verileri yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu, saha notları ve belge inceleme yoluyla toplanmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin çözümlenmesi ise betimsel analiz ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, ebeveynin ve öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencinin geçiş sürecinde belirsizlikler yaşadığını, meslek seçimlerinde yönlendirme eksikliği hissettiklerini ve bu süreçte psikolojik olarak yıprandıklarını göstermektedir. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin ve ailelerin bu süreçte daha aktif rol alması teşvik edilmeli ve psikolojik destek sağlanmalıdır. Türkiye bağlamında yasal düzenlemelerin gözden geçirilmesi ve eğitim politikalarının öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerin ihtiyaçlarına göre şekillendirilmesi önem taşımaktadır.

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Boyvat, G. T., Pürsün, T. (2026). The transition process of a student with learning disabilities from primary to secondary education. Erzincan Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 28 Sayı: 2026, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.17556/erziefd.1697874

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