After the February 6 Earthquake, Classroom Teachers' Views on the Earthquake's Reflection on Their School and Professional Life

Semih Çolak; Cengiz Özmen

Article Details

After the February 6 Earthquake, Classroom Teachers' Views on the Earthquake's Reflection on Their School and Professional Life

Authors:

Semih Çolak | Cengiz Özmen

Publisher:

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Main Topics:

Öğretmen Eğitimi ve Eğitimcilerin Mesleki Gelişimi

Journal:

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.16-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352819

pISSN:

2619-9742

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Earthquakes are devastating natural disasters affecting all segments of society. Turkey must be prepared for earthquakes due to its geographical structure. The February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş affected 11 provinces, causing casualties, housing problems, economic difficulties, and significant disruption to education. This study aims to reveal the opinions of classroom teachers who experienced these earthquakes regarding their impact on educational processes. The research employed qualitative design with 18 classroom teachers who directly experienced the earthquake. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews via Google Forms and analyzed using content analysis. Participants were coded as Ö1 through Ö18, with findings systematically categorized. Results showed that the earthquake affected teachers professional lives in various ways, increasing stress and anxiety levels. While some teachers distanced themselves from the profession, others developed stronger professional awareness and responsibility. Participants reported that students experienced trauma and anxiety, exhibiting significant behavioral changes. The study concluded that current earthquake education is inadequate, with more comprehensive and practical training needed. These findings were discussed within the framework of relevant literature.

 Earthquakes are devastating natural disasters affecting all segments of society. Turkey must be prepared for earthquakes due to its geographical structure. The February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş affected 11 provinces, causing casualties, housing problems, economic difficulties, and significant disruption to education. This study aims to reveal the opinions of classroom teachers who experienced these earthquakes regarding their impact on educational processes. The research employed qualitative design with 18 classroom teachers who directly experienced the earthquake. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews via Google Forms and analyzed using content analysis. Participants were coded as Ö1 through Ö18, with findings systematically categorized. Results showed that the earthquake affected teachers professional lives in various ways, increasing stress and anxiety levels. While some teachers distanced themselves from the profession, others developed stronger professional awareness and responsibility. Participants reported that students experienced trauma and anxiety, exhibiting significant behavioral changes. The study concluded that current earthquake education is inadequate, with more comprehensive and practical training needed. These findings were discussed within the framework of relevant literature.

 Earthquakes are devastating natural disasters affecting all segments of society. Turkey must be prepared for earthquakes due to its geographical structure. The February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş affected 11 provinces, causing casualties, housing problems, economic difficulties, and significant disruption to education. This study aims to reveal the opinions of classroom teachers who experienced these earthquakes regarding their impact on educational processes. The research employed qualitative design with 18 classroom teachers who directly experienced the earthquake. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews via Google Forms and analyzed using content analysis. Participants were coded as Ö1 through Ö18, with findings systematically categorized. Results showed that the earthquake affected teachers professional lives in various ways, increasing stress and anxiety levels. While some teachers distanced themselves from the profession, others developed stronger professional awareness and responsibility. Participants reported that students experienced trauma and anxiety, exhibiting significant behavioral changes. The study concluded that current earthquake education is inadequate, with more comprehensive and practical training needed. These findings were discussed within the framework of relevant literature.

 Deprem, toplumun her kesimini etkileyen yıkıcı sonuçları olan doğal afettir. Türkiye, coğrafi yapısı nedeniyle depreme hazırlıklı olmak zorundadır. Kahramanmaraşta meydana gelen 6 Şubat 2023 depremleri, 11 ili etkileyen ve büyük yıkıma neden olan bir afet olarak kayıtlara geçmiştir. Bu depremler sonrasında bölgede can kayıpları, barınma sorunları, ekonomik problemler yaşanmış ve eğitim-öğretim faaliyetleri önemli ölçüde sekteye uğramıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 6 Şubat Kahramanmaraş depremlerini yaşayan sınıf öğretmenlerinin, depremin eğitim-öğretim süreçlerine yansımalarına yönelik görüşlerini ortaya koymaktır. Nitel araştırma deseninde tasarlanan çalışmaya, depremi yaşamış 18 sınıf öğretmeni katılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla Google Forms platformu üzerinden toplanmış ve içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Katılımcılar Ö1, Ö2, Ö3, Ö4,...Ö18 şeklinde kodlanmış ve elde edilen bulgular sistematik bir biçimde kategorize edilerek tablo halinde sunulmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda, depremin öğretmenlerin mesleki yaşamlarını olumsuz yönde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Deprem, öğretmenlerde stres ve kaygı düzeyini artırırken, bazı öğretmenlerin meslekten uzaklaşmasına, bazılarında ise mesleki farkındalık ve sorumluluk duygusunun güçlenmesine neden olmuştur. Katılımcılar, depremin öğrencilerde travma ve kaygı bozukluğu oluşturduğunu ve öğrencilerin davranışlarında belirgin değişikliklere neden olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Ayrıca, çalışma ile mevcut deprem eğitiminin yetersiz olduğu ve daha kapsamlı, uygulamalı eğitimlere ihtiyaç duyulduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Article Details

After the February 6 Earthquake, Classroom Teachers' Views on the Earthquake's Reflection on Their School and Professional Life

Authors:

Semih Çolak | Cengiz Özmen

Publisher:

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Main Topics:

Öğretmen Eğitimi ve Eğitimcilerin Mesleki Gelişimi

Journal:

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.16-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352819

pISSN:

2619-9742

Classroom Teachers

Earthquake

February 6 earthquakeDeprem

Sınıf öğretmenleri

6 Şubat depremi

Issues

Article Details

After the February 6 Earthquake, Classroom Teachers' Views on the Earthquake's Reflection on Their School and Professional Life

Authors: Semih Çolak | Cengiz Özmen

Publisher: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Main Topics: Öğretmen Eğitimi ve Eğitimcilerin Mesleki Gelişimi

Journal: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.16-34

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352819

pISSN: 2619-9742

Classroom Teachers

Earthquake

February 6 earthquakeDeprem

Sınıf öğretmenleri

6 Şubat depremi

Issues

Authors:

Semih Çolak | Cengiz Özmen

Publisher:

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Main Topics:

Öğretmen Eğitimi ve Eğitimcilerin Mesleki Gelişimi

Journal:

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.16-34

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352819

pISSN:

2619-9742