THE TWO BLADES OF THE SCISSORS: A SCIENTIFIC MAP OF TEACHER INTERACTION BEHAVIORS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN

Authors : Emre Laçin

Pages : 19-39

Doi:10.56677/mkuefder.1707600

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Publication Date : 2025-06-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This study presents a bibliometric analysis of 436 scientific articles published between 1972 and 2025 in the field of teacher-child interaction behaviors during the preschool period. Data obtained from the Web of Science and Scopus databases were analyzed using the Bibliometrix package in the R programming language. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of thematic trends, publication dynamics, and leading studies in the field. According to the results, research on teacher-child interactions has shown a significant increase since the 2000s, with citation counts peaking particularly between 2008 and 2012. Thematic analyses revealed that studies are largely concentrated around concepts such as “behavior management,” “classroom quality,” and “teacher-child relationships.” Moreover, developmental factors such as “self-regulation” and “social skills” were also frequently emphasized. Among the most influential authors in the field are Pianta R.C. and Hamre B.K., whose CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) tool is widely used globally. However, the majority of studies are concentrated in Western countries, and research considering cultural contexts remains limited. The study recommends the development of culturally reflective models, the widespread use of qualitative and mixed methods, increased use of technology-supported analyses, and the promotion of international collaborations. It is also emphasized that teacher training programs should place greater focus on interaction skills. These findings summarize the current state of the field of interaction behaviors in special education and provide guidance for future research.
Keywords : özel eğitim, öğretmen-çocuk etkileşimi, bibliyometrik analiz, etkileşim davranışları, okul öncesi öğretmen etkileşim davranışları

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