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An investigation of the role that high school teachers can play in reducing truancy in the Galeshewe area, with specific reference to Tlhomelang High School.

This research report looks into the factors that cause truancy
among secondary school pupils. The aim is to establish ways in
which the African Secondary School teachers can manage the
problem. It is argued that the causes of truancy are multifaceted. Thus in attempting to understand these causes and to develop
strategies to manage truancy, several approaches are considered,
which focus on the individual truant, the family, the community
and, in particular school, related factors. Empirical research was undertaken in the Galeshewe, Kimberley area with particular reference to Tlhomelang High School. Questionnaires were administered with the staff and interviews were conducted with both staff and pupils. Data was also obtained from official records.
It is concluded that a major cause of truancy is the absence of
a culture of teaching and learning. A number of recommendations
are proposed to manage these problems. / Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1992.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ukzn/oai:http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za:10413/3148
Date January 1992
CreatorsMasithela, Nepo Justice.
ContributorsDeacon, Roger.
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis

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