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Randomness or Fairness? Parents of First-Grade Students' Views on the Random Classroom and Teacher Assignment Policy

Rastlantı Mı, Adalet Mi? Birinci Sınıf Öğrenci Velilerinin Kura ile Şube Belirleme Uygulamasına İlişkin Görüşleri

Niyazi Özer(Inonu University)0000-0001-7745-6645
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54–68
Publication Date
2026-08-31
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Accordingly, the present study seeks to explore how parents evaluate the random assignment system in terms of educational equality, fairness, management of the process, effects on the school climate, and overall parental satisfaction.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study is to explore parents' views on the centralized randomization system adopted for the assignment of first-grade primary school students to classrooms and teachers.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consists of 396 volunteer parents of first-grade students attending public primary schools in different parts of Turkey during the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Conclusion & Impact:Accordingly, the present study seeks to explore how parents evaluate the random assignment system in terms of educational equality, fairness, management of the process, effects on the school climate, and overall parental satisfaction.
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📍Scope:2025–2026 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Okula kayıt sistemi · şube belirleme · ilkokul

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The purpose of this study is to explore parents' views on the centralized randomization system adopted for the assignment of first-grade primary school students to classrooms and teachers. Accordingly, the present study seeks to explore how parents evaluate the random assignment system in terms of educational equality, fairness, management of the process, effects on the school climate, and overall parental satisfaction. To this end, a descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study group consists of 396 volunteer parents of first-grade students attending public primary schools in different parts of Turkey during the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year. The data were collected through a 20-item survey instrument using a five-point Likert scale. Surveys were conducted online via Google Forms. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS statistical software package. Frequency and percentage distributions were calculated for each item and category. The grouping of survey items was based on their content and conceptual structure, and four main categories were identified: "Process Management and Information”, “Educational Equity and Justice", "School–Stakeholder Relations and School Climate", and, "Overall Satisfaction with the System". The findings indicate that parents generally evaluate the random selection system favorably in terms of fairness and equal educational opportunities. The results of the study also suggest that the system reduces pressure related to teacher selection and enhances trust in school administration. However, some parents reported that their expectations regarding the level of information provided during the process were not fully met. The random classroom and teacher assignment system is a multidimensional educational policy with significant implications for school climate and stakeholder relationships.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, ilkokul birinci sınıf öğrencilerinin şube ve öğretmenlerinin merkezi kura sistemiyle belirlenmesine ilişkin veli görüşlerini incelemektir. Araştırma, velilerin kura uygulamasını eğitimde fırsat eşitliği, adalet, süreç yönetimi, okul iklimi ve genel memnuniyet boyutları açısından nasıl değerlendirdiklerini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda çalışma, betimsel araştırma deseninde yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2025–2026 eğitim öğretim yılı birinci döneminde Türkiye’nin farklı illerinde bulunan devlet ilkokullarında öğrenim gören birinci sınıf öğrencilerin velilerinden oluşan 396 gönüllü katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen ve 5’li Likert tipinde düzenlenen 20 maddelik bir anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Anket, çevrim içi ortamda Google Forms aracılığıyla uygulanmıştır. Toplanan verilerin analizinde SPSS paket programı kullanılmış, her bir madde ve kategori için frekans ve yüzde dağılımları hesaplanmıştır. Anket maddeleri içerik ve kavramsal özelliklerine göre dört ana kategori altında ele alınmıştır: “Süreç Yönetimi ve Bilgilendirme”, “Eğitimde Fırsat Eşitliği ve Adalet”, “Okul-Paydaş İlişkileri ve Okul İklimi” ile “Sisteme İlişkin Genel Memnuniyet”. Araştırma bulguları, velilerin kura sistemini genel olarak adalet ve fırsat eşitliği açısından olumlu değerlendirdiklerini; uygulamanın öğretmen seçimine yönelik baskıları azalttığını ve okul yönetimine duyulan güveni artırdığını göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte bazı velilerin süreçte bilgilendirme düzeyine ilişkin beklentilerinin tam olarak karşılanmadığı da belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, kura ile şube ve öğretmen belirleme uygulamasının, okul iklimi ve paydaş ilişkileri üzerinde önemli etkileri bulunan çok boyutlu bir eğitim politikası olduğu söylenebilir.

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Özer, N. (2026). Randomness or Fairness? Parents of First-Grade Students' Views on the Random Classroom and Teacher Assignment Policy. Uluslararası Temel Eğitim Çalışmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 54–68. https://doi.org/10.59062/ijpes.1992504

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