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The Voice of Silent Classrooms: A Qualitative Study on the Educational Invisibility of Introverted Students Ethem Gürhan
Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Publisher : Departemen Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/aladzkapgmi.v16i1.17724

This qualitative study investigates the phenomenon of educational invisibility experienced by introverted students in elementary school classrooms, where participation is often narrowly defined through verbal expression and social assertiveness. Using a case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 elementary school students and 4 classroom teachers in Türkiye, complemented by unstructured classroom observations conducted over eight weeks. Thematic analysis revealed five key themes: Invisible participation, learning through silence, avoidance of social pressure, teacher attitudes and expectations, and the restrained desire to express oneself. The findings indicate that introverted students are cognitively and emotionally engaged yet frequently marginalised by classroom norms that privilege overt verbal participation. Practical implications include redesigning teacher education programs to address personality-based differences in participation, employing nonverbal assessment tools, and adopting inclusive classroom management strategies in basic education.

Values Education in Curriculum Reform: A Qualitative Document Analysis of the Türkiye Century Maarif Model for Primary Education Ethem Gürhan
Journal of Educational Research and Practice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Publisher : Yayasan Centre for Studying and Milieu Development of Indonesia (CESMiD)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70376/jerp.v4i1.413

Values education has become a central concern in contemporary curriculum reforms as education systems seek to balance academic achievement with character and moral development. This study examines how values education is conceptualized and operationalized within the Türkiye Century Maarif Model (TYMM), a newly introduced national curriculum framework in Türkiye. Using a qualitative document analysis, this research examines official curriculum policy documents published by the Ministry of National Education, focusing on primary education. Data were examined through thematic analysis to identify the structure, scope, and pedagogical orientation of values education embedded in the curriculum. The findings reveal that TYMM positions values not merely as implicit moral principles but as structured learning outcomes integrated into competencies, learning processes, and assessment expectations. The model emphasizes a holistic framework linking virtues, values, and actions, thereby signaling a shift toward more systematic and measurable character education. This study contributes to the literature on curriculum reform and values education by providing an empirically grounded analysis of a national curriculum model. It offers implications for curriculum designers, policymakers, and educators seeking to strengthen values-based education in primary schooling.

Silent Struggles of Foreign Fourth-Grade Primary School Students: Psychological Resilience and Invisible Traumas in Türkiye Ethem Gürhan
Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): Al-Adzka: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Publisher : Departemen Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari Banjarmasin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/aladzkapgmi.v15i2.17727

This study investigates the psychological resilience and invisible traumas of foreign fourth-grade primary school students in Türkiye, focusing on 91 students from Syrian, Iraqi, and Somali backgrounds in a public school in Konya. Using a qualitative research design, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews exploring students' migration histories, emotional struggles, school adaptation, and coping strategies. Findings reveal deep psychological distress linked to war, displacement, and migration-related adversities. Students frequently reported fear, social exclusion, and language difficulties, which hindered academic performance and integration. Despite these challenges, many displayed resilience through religious practices, creativity, and strong family ties. Peer interactions emerged as both supportive and discriminatory. While some teachers and peers contributed positively, trauma-informed approaches were largely absent. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory and intersectionality, the study emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive educational policies that include psychological support services, inclusive pedagogies, and robust language assistance. By highlighting these students' often-overlooked emotional experiences, the research contributes to the broader discourse on migration and education, offering practical recommendations for promoting equity and well-being in Turkish primary schools.

Workload-Mediated Teacher Agency in Curriculum Adaptation: Practice-Based Evidence from Turkish Primary Schools Ethem Gürhan
Journal of Elementary Education Research and Practice Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Elementary Education Research and Practice
Publisher : Yayasan Centre for Studying and Milieu Development of Indonesia (CESMiD)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70376/76bhh023

This study investigates primary school teachers’ curriculum adaptation practices and professional agency under workload-related constraints in Turkish primary education. Existing research has primarily examined teacher agency and curriculum enactment but has insufficiently theorized workload as a structural mediator shaping instructional decision-making. Addressing this gap, the study explores how teachers interpret and adapt curriculum expectations within demanding classroom contexts. A qualitative design was employed involving 12 public primary school teachers in central Türkiye. This study collected interview data using semi-structured protocols and analyzed them using descriptive content analysis with inductive coding. Findings indicate that curriculum adaptation is a routine, practice-based response to structural and instructional pressures. Workload, as manifested through time pressure, administrative demands, and assessment load, mediates the enactment of teacher agency, shaping pacing adjustments, content prioritization, and task redesign. Teachers deliberately orient their adaptation practices toward equity-driven instruction to sustain meaningful learning. The study reconceptualizes teacher agency as contextually bounded and workload-mediated, offering implications for curriculum policy, professional development, and workload-sensitive instructional support.

Student-Generated Concept Cartoons as Multimodal Learning Tools for Conceptual Understanding in Primary Science Education: A Case Study from Türkiye Ethem Gürhan; Makherus Sholeh
Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v15i1.38186

Persistent misconceptions in force and motion continue to challenge conceptual understanding in primary science education, particularly within teacher-centered learning contexts that limit students' epistemic agency. Although researchers widely use concept cartoons to stimulate discussion, most studies focus on teacher-generated materials and rarely explore the pedagogical potential of student-generated concept cartoons. This study investigates how student-authored concept cartoons function as multimodal learning tools to promote conceptual change among fourth-grade students. This study employed a mixed-methods case study with an embedded quasi-experimental design in a public primary school in western Türkiye, involving 30 students assigned to an experimental group and a comparison group receiving conventional learning. Quantitative pre- and post-test data were analyzed using inferential statistics and effect size calculations. The study thematically analyzed qualitative data from student-generated artifacts, classroom observations, and interviews using a multimodal representation framework. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group's conceptual understanding, with a large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.89), alongside marked gains in visual representational accuracy and dialogic reasoning. These results indicate that learning improvements stemmed not merely from visual exposure but from students' active authorship and negotiation of scientific representations. The study concludes that student-generated concept cartoons serve as effective learning and formative assessment tools, supporting student-centered multimodal pedagogy aligned with SDG 4 and current curriculum reform initiatives in Türkiye.

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