Causes and remedies for secondary school dropout in Palestine

This study was conducted to assess the experience and causes of school dropout among public secondary (high) schools in Palestine, and to explore processes to combat this. We identify the factors and illustrate a conceptual model for student dropout from school. This involves diverse factors includi...

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Published in:Improving schools 2022-03, Vol.25 (1), p.52-64
Main Authors: Bzour, Mahyoub, Zuki, Fathiah Mohamed, Mispan, Muhamad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
At Risk Students
Community Involvement
Dropout Prevention
Dropouts
Economic Factors
Educational Environment
Family Characteristics
Foreign Countries
High School Students
Illiteracy
Interpersonal Relationship
Political Issues
Safety
Student Characteristics
Student Role
Teacher Influence
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Summary:This study was conducted to assess the experience and causes of school dropout among public secondary (high) schools in Palestine, and to explore processes to combat this. We identify the factors and illustrate a conceptual model for student dropout from school. This involves diverse factors including family background, teachers, school’s environment, student role. This paper recommends that policies to prevent early school leaving require multi-perspectival targeting, involving individual, school, community and family. Among actions which would reduce dropout, we identify plans for eliminating illiteracy, developing a good interpersonal relationship with students, and strengthening community participation in educational programmes.
ISSN:1365-4802
1475-7583
DOI:10.1177/13654802211004067