Contributory Factors on the Dropout Rate at Paaralang Sentral Ng Mataasnakahoy: Basis for Home Schooling Program through Modular Approachto Save Pupilsat Riskof Dropping Out (PARDO)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils learn independently without the guidance of teachers and peers. They will be able to acquire knowledge through experiences and through trial and error. As we always hear the saying "experience is the best teacher". Through the experience of the pupils, they can be able to develop critical thinking skills on how to deal with problems they encountered in everyday situations. This study was conducted to determine the contributory factors on the dropout rate of pupils at Paaralang Sentral ng Mataas Na Kahoy as the basis for the homeschooling program through a modular approach to save pupils at risk of dropping out (PARDO).

METHODS

Descriptive method of research was utilized with the use of a researcher-made questionnaire including the perception of parents/pupils on homeschooling program through a modular approach. The data were recorded, analyzed and interpreted using different statistical tools e.g. frequency, percentage, mean and weighted arithmetic mean.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the dropout rate at Paaralang Sentral ng Mataas Na Kahoy increases with a percentage of 1.34, 2.08 and 2.37 for School Year 2014-2015, School Year 2015-2016 and SchoolYear 2016-2017 respectively. Family factors, personal factors, and school/ environment factors are contributory factors in the dropout rate of pupils at Paaralang Sentral ng Mataas Na Kahoy with a weighted mean of 3.441, 2.893 and 2.148 with a verbal interpretation of often, often and sometimes respectively.

DISCUSSIONS

The dropout rate may be lessened by developing a program in every school in order to help pupils finished their studies. Contributory factors on the dropout rate should be given emphasis particularly those pupils who are included in the poverty group to help them finish their schooling. Home Schooling program through modular approach should be holistically implemented at Paaralang Sentral ng Mataas Na Kahoy to save pupils at risk of dropping out (PARDO).