School managers’ views about school safety from the invitational theory perspective

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the views of primary school managers about how schools can
become safer places from the perspective of “invitational theory”. The study sample included the
interview responses of 35 randomly selected primary school managers working in the center of Elazıg
City in Turkey. The views of school managers were analyzed by using the qualitative data analysis
method. School managers’ views on people; teachers should do mentoring for students. School
manager views on places; classes should be a multi-purpose, schools should have security cameras
and first- aid room. School manager views on policies; teachers and students should be evaluated
based on their performance, collective management should be dominant in schools. School manager
views on programs; schools should take into consideration expectations of families and students,
schools should to organize courses for adults. School manager views on process; schools should have
alumni association, schools should collaborate with non-governmental organizations.