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A new approach to children's education quarterly

Investigating the Challenges of Educating Orphans from the Perspective of Teachers (A Phenomenological Study)

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Nasrin Ghanbari
Master of Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University
10.22034/naes.2021.287379.1132
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of teachers in relation to the challenges of educating homeless children in the classroom. For this purpose, a qualitative approach and narrative research method were used. The study population was all teachers who have experience and experience in teaching children. For this purpose, 15 of these teachers were interviewed using purposive sampling method and the data collection work proceeded to theoretical saturation. Data collection tool Interview without structure and research analysis method, qualitative content analysis method Was. The results of the data indicated 9 themes which are: aggression, unpredictability, lack of concentration, poverty, depression, impatience, loneliness and isolation and disorder. Therefore, the results of the present study indicated that Unaccompanied children have certain behavioral characteristics that should be given special attention in their education. Therefore, the results of the present study indicated that Unaccompanied children have certain behavioral characteristics that should be given special attention in their education.
Keywords
The orphan
the behavior of the homeless student
the lived experiences of the teachers
Subjects
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