Research Article

Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children

Volume: 20 Number: 1 April 17, 2023
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Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children

Abstract

A limited number of studies on the cognitive learning processes of immigrant children reveal that children have difficulties in learning mathematics. Studies to date have generally been carried out to understand teachers' experiences in multicultural mathematics learning environments. However, it is important to understand children’s own experiences to ensure that every child has access to quality mathematics education. This study aims to explore the mathematics learning process of immigrant children in the preschool period through teacher opinions. The study was designed with a case study, one of the qualitative research designs. The participants consist of 10 preschool teachers determined by purposive sampling. The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed and the data were analyzed by content analysis. The findings showed that teachers believed that the immigrant children in their classrooms have mathematical skills appropriate for their age or at a higher level. Teachers stated that immigrant children have difficulties in understanding and naming mathematical concepts and performing some mathematical skills. It has been determined that teachers play an organizer, facilitator and collaborative roles in the mathematics learning of immigrant children.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 17, 2023

Submission Date

January 2, 2023

Acceptance Date

April 11, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 20 Number: 1

APA
Gürgah Oğul, İ., & Telli, N. H. (2023). Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 20(1), 408-428. https://doi.org/10.33711/yyuefd.1228637
AMA
1.Gürgah Oğul İ, Telli NH. Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2023;20(1):408-428. doi:10.33711/yyuefd.1228637
Chicago
Gürgah Oğul, İrem, and Nur Hilal Telli. 2023. “Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children”. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20 (1): 408-28. https://doi.org/10.33711/yyuefd.1228637.
EndNote
Gürgah Oğul İ, Telli NH (April 1, 2023) Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20 1 408–428.
IEEE
[1]İ. Gürgah Oğul and N. H. Telli, “Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children”, Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 408–428, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.33711/yyuefd.1228637.
ISNAD
Gürgah Oğul, İrem - Telli, Nur Hilal. “Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children”. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20/1 (April 1, 2023): 408-428. https://doi.org/10.33711/yyuefd.1228637.
JAMA
1.Gürgah Oğul İ, Telli NH. Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2023;20:408–428.
MLA
Gürgah Oğul, İrem, and Nur Hilal Telli. “Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children”. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 408-2, doi:10.33711/yyuefd.1228637.
Vancouver
1.İrem Gürgah Oğul, Nur Hilal Telli. Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on the Mathematics Learning Process of Immigrant Children. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2023 Apr. 1;20(1):408-2. doi:10.33711/yyuefd.1228637

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