REDUCING DROP OUT RATES: EXPERIENCES OF CLASS ADVISERS IN THE SECONDARY LEVEL (KEY IJP************127)

• Ana Milaflor B. Piape

Abstract

AbstractDropout is very a crucial issue now a days facing by third world countries. Keeping in mind the issue, the current study is conducted to find out the dropout perceptions of class advisers regarding drop outs. The major objectives of the study were: (1) to present the experiences of class advisers about dropouts rates (2) to determine the perceptions of class advisers regarding coping mechanism in their experience about drop-outs, and (3) insights encountered by class advisers regarding drop outs. Participants were chosen through purposive sampling in Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City. Data was collected through interview questionnaire. Questionnaire was distributed among 8 class advisers of the sample schools to get opinionperceptions of respondents. Data was collected, analyzed and interpreted in the lights of objectives by applying qualitative approach. The research study revealed that there are numerous causes of dropout i.e. Social, economic and academic which becomes a hurdle in achieving high literacy rate. It was recommended that the there is a dire need of taking initiative by Govt against poverty. The teacher students relation should be given to every citizens regarding importance of education. Keywords: Drop-out, educational system, attendance, behavior, course performance.