Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Eğitim Felsefesi ve Sosyolojisi Dergisi, cilt.6, sa.2, ss.96-123, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
The social integration and academic achievement of immigrant students significantly influence not only their individual futures but also their successful integration into the host society. It becomes essential for teachers and educational institutions to develop effective strategies for immigrant students to ensure the inclusivity and sustainability of the education system. In this context, the aim of this study is to identify the challenges faced by teachers in the education of immigrant students and to develop solution proposals for these challenges. The study employed phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consisted of 16 teachers working in public schools located in the Esenyurt district of İstanbul. Participants were selected using criterion sampling and snowball sampling techniques. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using content analysis. The findings revealed that teachers encountered difficulties related to lesson planning and implementation, language barriers, cultural differences, individual learning needs, social adaptation to the classroom and school environment, as well as communication with parents. In the research, teachers proposed solutions aimed at enhancing social cohesion, improving the language skills and academic performance of immigrant students, strengthening cooperation with families, and promoting respect for cultural diversity. Based on the research findings, a set of recommendations has been presented to enhance the educational experiences of foreign students who have migrated and to minimize the challenges encountered by teachers.