Paradigm Shifts in Migration and Education Research

Abstract

The aim of this study is to reveal the shifting paradigms (perspectives) on "migration and education" by analyzing academic articles published in Turkish between 2000 and 2023. A total of 160 articles, accessed through a search using the keywords "migration and education" in the Google Scholar database, were examined. All the articles were analyzed using the document analysis approach, one of the qualitative research methods. The content of all texts was subjected to content analysis. The research findings show that the majority of migration and education-themed articles in Turkish literature focus on issues related to the education of migrants, potential solutions such as the development of multicultural education policies, and the integration of migrant students into schools and society. Additionally, it was found that, although the problems in the education of migrants in Turkey are well known, academic publications tend to align with those of other countries that receive significant migration. These paradigms include “cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness,” “social and emotional support,” “community and family involvement,” “language support and bilingual education,” and “equity in access to education.”