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Journal of Research in Education and Teaching 2022, Vol. 11(3) 18-31

Opinions of School Administrators on the Physical Characteristics of Primary Schools

Nurtaç ÜSTÜNDAĞ KOCAKUŞAK

pp. 18 - 31

Publish Date: August 31, 2022  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the opinions of school administrators on the physical characteristics of the schools where they work. The study group is 10 primary school administrators in Aydın/Turkey. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and inductive content analysis was utilized in the analysis of data. In the study, it was concluded that most of the participants found the physical structure of the classrooms convenient for implementing the curriculum. However, such deficienciesas size, temperature, lighting, and sound system of the classrooms were emphasized by school administrators. The school gardens were found appropriate as resting areas, but the school canteens and corridors were insufficient. It was revealed that most of the schools had additional rooms that helped the education process. The participants mostly identified the ideal school building with buildings that have multi-purpose meeting and sports halls, offer full-time education, and provide a prosperous environment for various educational activities.

Keywords: Physical characteristics of schools, school administrators’ views, primary school buildings


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
KOCAKUSAK, N.U. (2022). Opinions of School Administrators on the Physical Characteristics of Primary Schools. Journal of Research in Education and Teaching, 11(3), 18-31.

Harvard
KOCAKUSAK, N. (2022). Opinions of School Administrators on the Physical Characteristics of Primary Schools. Journal of Research in Education and Teaching, 11(3), pp. 18-31.

Chicago 16th edition
KOCAKUSAK, Nurtac USTUNDAG (2022). "Opinions of School Administrators on the Physical Characteristics of Primary Schools". Journal of Research in Education and Teaching 11 (3):18-31.