SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS CONCERNS ABOUT STUDENT SAFETY AT SCHOOL


In this study, the concerns of school administrators about student safety in school were examined. The qualitative research method was used in the study. The data analysis of the study was performed by statistical procedures. The study group consists of school principals in Erzurum Narman District. The school principal whose knowledge on the subject is consulted is limited to 12 people. In the study, data were collected by interview technique and a semi-structured interview form designed by taking expert opinions was applied. According to the research findings, school principals consider themselves primarily responsible for student safety at school. They are aware of the need to ensure the safety of children who are sent to school for education in all aspects (psychological, social, physical) before education. While this awareness leads school principals to take precautions, they are concerned that students may be adversely affected by dangers that develop outside of what they can do and control.