Image of Turkish Basic Schools: A Reflection from the Province of Ankara

Eres F.

JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, cilt.104, sa.6, ss.431-441, 2011 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 104 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00220671.2010.512500
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.431-441
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The purpose of this study was to investigate the organizational image of basic schools in Turkey, a rapidly developing nation that has been investing significantly in education. Participants were 730 residents of Ankara province in the Golbasi district. The participants were selected using a cluster sampling methodology. Data were collected through a public opinion survey developed by the researcher. The analysis of the data revealed a moderate public image of public education. This finding does not support the strong public confidence expected in education, despite significant investment in this area. Implications for further research are also discussed.