Factors Affecting on Drop-Out of Students at F.Sc Level: A Case Study
Keywords:
Drop-Out, Phenomena, Factors, F.Sc LevelAbstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the drop-out ratio at college level including analysis of socio-economic and institutional factors. The population of the study was all the students and teachers of Islamabad Model Colleges for boys at F.Sc level. The methodology for the study was quantitative in nature. Besides, self-structured questionnaire was used as data collection instruments. Questionnaire was constructed according to five point Likert Scale. The validity and reliability of the instrument was ensured. Further, the reliability of the instrument was checked through Cronbach Alpha. The researcher personally visit all the selected institutes and collect the data. Moreover, Frequency, percentage, mean score and standard deviation was used a statistical tools including SPSS was used as data analysis software. The data after analysis was presented in the form of tables and figures. Major recommendations of the study were: Government must ensure the presence of teachers at schools in school hours. For this purpose involvement of parents and community members is vital. Better conduct of teachers can bring revolution in the field of education. Teacher-student relationship plays a dynamic role in the learning processes of children. It is one of the most essential areas through which teachers can not only attract students to schools but also make the teaching-learning a fun experience for the children. And for the enhancement of professional career and to coup the new challenges need base refresher courses, workshops and seminars should be organized for head teachers and teachers.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10257042
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