Factors contributing to the drop-out rate of learners in National Certificates Vocational Programmes at West College.
Date
2014-09-04
Authors
Chiloane, Glory Mable.
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This report presents an investigation into the factors that contribute to the dropout
rate of learners in the NCV programme at Westcol College. The study applied a
qualitative method in which one campus was observed. Data was collected through
interviews, detailed set of questions and documentary analysis. The research was
based on the views articulated by at least ten respondents that comprised the
following levels of employee’s viz. Management, Educators, Programme manager,
Administration head – Student Affairs and a Career Guidance person. The purpose
of the interviews was to acquire the respondent’s views on the factors contributing to
the dropout rate of learners in the NCV programme at the college. Data was
collected and analysed from the Department of Education Annual reports and
documents addressing the Further Education and Training issues.
It is evident from the respondent’s views that it is difficult to identify all these factors.
The study established two key themes namely: Learner related factors and College
performance related which were identified as the following: socio economic issues,
for an example HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. Learners not academically prepared
when accessing the college and end up not performing well. They end up bunking
classes and being involved in drug abuse and learner pregnancy, which lead to the
dropout in the college.
The wrong choice of programme by learners to satisfy their families and friends not
choosing according to their potential, affects the college performance and theirs. The
under qualified lecturers which are not committed to their job, the multi grade classes
and the lack of educational resource are also a challenge in the FET sector.
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College dropouts, Universities and colleges, Vocational education.