Evaluation of Teachers' Views on Reducing Education Expenditures

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to evaluate teachers' opinions on reducing education expenditures. The aim of the research is whether the number of teachers, administrators and assistant personnel working in educational environments is sufficient or not, whether the equipment and technological materials used in schools are wasted or not, and how savings can be made in schools. When the literature was scanned, no study parallel to this research was found. This situation reveals the importance of the research. A qualitative method was used to collect data in the study and a new data collection tool was developed by the researcher. The findings of the research are that the number of teachers and administrators working in schools is mostly sufficient, the number of auxiliary staff is low, equipment and technology materials need to be increased further, and the schools' lack of electricity, water, heating, etc. It has been stated that savings can be made in some aspects. As a result of the research, it was stated that the number of teachers and administrators working in schools should be calculated and the appointments should be made by calculating the number of students and classrooms, and savings should be made widespread. Additionally, participants stated that training should be provided in schools to raise savings awareness.