Causes of absenteeism in community secondary schools in lira district, a case study of Lira Sub county.
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2019-04
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Kampala International University
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation was to explore the causes of Absenteeism in community
secondary schools in Lira District. This study was guided by three objectives namely; to
explore the level of Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District, to identify
factors influencing Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District and
distinguishing the impact of Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District.
Data was collected by using questionnaires, interview guide and documents. The analysis
involved quantifying frequencies of responses which were later presented in Tables. The study
had a sample of 97 participants. The study revealed factors which influence Absenteeism in
secondary schools include:- Lack of administrative strategies by heads of school on student
Absenteeism , corporal punishments offered to students, low expectation of students from what
happens in schools, poor peer groupings, distance from home to school, unreliable transport to
school, weather aspect especially in rain season, variation in socio economic status of parents
(SES), family divorce, lack of clear policy on managing student Absenteeism in secondary
schools, parents keeping themselves distant from their children academic performance and
teachers to be not close enough to their students, Thus, the study recommend the government
through Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) to introduce compulsory attendance law
similar to that in primary education, to involve parents in their children education and Teachers
are recommended to develop a habit of being attentive to problems raised by students for better
assistance.
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Dissertation available in both soft and hard copy
Keywords
Absenteeism, Community secondary schools, Lira District