ABSTRACT
It is universally accepted that one of the benefits of good education is that it enables individuals to contribute to the development and improvement in the quality of life for themselves, their communities and the nation as a whole. Though the Government of Ghana has initiated policies and interventions to increase enrolment, there are still children of school going age who are found roaming in the Techiman market during school hours. This study sought to investigate the factors that are likely to affect children‟s school attendance in the Municipality. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and used questionnaire to collect data from 380 randomly selected respondents; 130 JHS Two students, 130 parents, 100 dropouts, 10 teachers and 10 head teachers. The study found that poor school attendance and dropping out of school in the Techiman Municipality were influenced by low education background of parents, financial problems, teenage pregnancy, peer influence, as well as disobedience on the part of the students. Some parents even perceive their wards dropping out of school as a blessing in disguise, because it lessens their financial burden. Poor school attendance was also attributed to pupil‟s difficulty in understanding what is taught, the boring nature of school activities and unfriendly nature of school environment. The study therefore recommends that parents should be educated on the importance of education so that they will show interest in their wards‟ education. It also recommends regular PTA meetings to discuss issues relating to school attendance and drop out rates.
OWUSU-KYEREMAA, V (2021). FACTORS AFFECTING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OF JHS STUDENTS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-school-attendance-of-jhs-students-in-the-techiman-municipality
OWUSU-KYEREMAA, VICTORIA "FACTORS AFFECTING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OF JHS STUDENTS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Mar. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-school-attendance-of-jhs-students-in-the-techiman-municipality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
OWUSU-KYEREMAA, VICTORIA . "FACTORS AFFECTING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OF JHS STUDENTS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Mar. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-school-attendance-of-jhs-students-in-the-techiman-municipality >.
OWUSU-KYEREMAA, VICTORIA . "FACTORS AFFECTING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OF JHS STUDENTS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-school-attendance-of-jhs-students-in-the-techiman-municipality