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Teaching to the 'other

Comparative perspectives of Netherlander and Turkish teachers' attitudes on gender identity

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ID5867337
AuthorsNesrin Oruc Erturk (0000-0003-1324-8796, İzmir University of Economics)
Year2019
Volume35
Issue75
Pages265-282
Publication date2019-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducar em Revista (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0104-4060 • E-ISSN: 1984-0411
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/0104-4060.63878
OpenAlexW2964639496
SCIELO_PIDS0104-40602019000300265
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited6

This paper reports on the findings of a mixed method comparative study investigating teachers' perceptions of gender identity in Netherlands and Turkey. Data was collected via an online survey from 506 teachers followed by a focus group interview with a small subgroup. An analysis of the results of qualitative data focus on teacher experiences with and attitudes to gender identity, particularly in relation to practices. Findings indicate that despite the culturally diverse background, the participant teachers from both countries seemed to agree on some of the items; however, Turkish teachers were generally more conservative and less tolerant to 'the other'. The presentation will at the end discuss the urgent need, especially in Turkey, for more research that explores how teachers can learn to become a guide to 'the other', and the extent to which this increases the student motivation and success. Teachers in Turkey are not deliberately obstructive, but they lack the knowledge to perform this role of guiding students with a different sexual preference. The first step is providing training for school staff to improve rates of intervention and increasing the number of supportive teachers, as well as other staff available can be the first resulting in a healthier and happier community. It is important to find ways to train teachers with the skills and attitudes that will create more vibrant and diverse schools

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Citations per year1
Citation span2025 - 2025 (1)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1

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