Learner's Perceived Factors of Dropping-Out at Taysan National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Early dropout from the education system leading into low qualification and most often to unemployment and other social problems is the cause for an increasing education divide in many countries. Some students fail to complete school and may become marginalized, unemployed, or otherwise underprivileged instead of becoming productive members of society. It is in this light that the researchers deemed it necessary to conduct a survey study on the increasing number of dropout students at Taysan National High School. It aims to unify the causes of dropouts and thereby recommend possible solutions on how these dropouts can continue their education.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive method of research. After working on the topic and identifying the problem, the researchers worked on developing the questionnaire which is structured based on the statement of the problem. The researchers used a Likert scale as a guide in interpreting the results of the study. For a clearer understanding of the data gathered, the statistical measures employed on the study were weighted mean, frequency, percentage, and ranking.

RESULTS

Poor guidance of parents was found to be the main home-related factor that affects the dropout tendency of students. The next two factors that very evidently affect student's retention to school were the low educational attainment of parents and broken homes. The least serious factor is the pressure from highly attained parents and inadequate place to study. Sarcastic attitudes towards slow learners is the top teacher-related factor. It is followed by too much strictness of the teacher. The least serious teacher-related factors were the inability to hold and maintain student's interest, poor teaching method, teacher's personality, and request errands during class hours. Among the given factors, laziness among students obtained the highest score and is interpreted as very evident. It has also been proven that a lack of interest in school is also a contributing factor to retention capacity. Moreover, the factor that emerged as least serious is being afraid of somebody.

DISCUSSIONS

It is slightly evident that home-related factors, teacher-related factors, and personal factors cause the dropping out of students. Likewise, among these three factors, personal related factors were found to be the main contributing factor affecting the dropping out tendency of students. It was found that there is a need to propose activities that may foster students' interest in learning.