Scaffolding Activities for Learner's at Risk: Reviving and Rejuvenating School Attendance and Participation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Inattentiveness, reluctance in participating activities and nonattendance in classes are antecedent of failing performance in school and dropping out of school is the finale of the process. This scenario is apparent in all academic institutions and greatly affects everyone in the academe in all parts of the country. This study is conducted to find out the challenges encountered by Grade 7 students in attending their classes and to know the common action manifested by the students with regards to attendance and class participation.

METHODS

Researchers tapped the assistance of advisers in obtaining the names and number of learner's at risk in each section. Afterwards, questionnaires were given to the participants. To answer and better yield truthful and objective results the researchers interviewed them.

RESULTS

Among the actions manifested by students in terms of attendance and class participation, reluctance in doing both individual and group activities were the behavior manifested by the students followed by cutting classes and inattentiveness; while lack of interest in study and financial problem were the challenges encountered by the students.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data, it can be inferred that students are not academically inclined and their attitude and behavior towards their study are not progressive. Indeed, these posed challenge to modern day educators because percentage in performance tasks is higher compared to any criterion in giving grades to students. This predicament must be addressed in the earliest possible to decrease the number of repeaters and dropouts. While, personal and family factors were the challenges met by the students. Among which were lack of interest in the study, financial difficulty, and addiction to online games.