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Pacayra, Rexlie
GAS 11-08
A Phenomenological Study of Senior High School Students’ Absenteeism
Introduction
Therefore, we believe that this issue/problem is very serious. Students like us,
that is particularly involve should take an action to look into its causes, factors, and
solution for this problem that is timely to our generation. At the same time we can know
some information about it as an awareness.
Theoretical Framework
Research Questions
1. What are the factors that affect the absenteeism of Senior High in the
Philippines?
2. How do the administrators minimize the effect of absenteeism?
3. How the teachers help in minimizing the absenteeism of Senior High in the
Philippine university?
The study will be conducted with mostly Senior High School students being the
population involved. The outcome of the study should give insights to the effects of
absenteeism to students as they are the main subject of the research. Knowing the
implications of absenteeism to students, it shall give people the awareness to their
responsibility of upholding a peaceful environment. The importance of the study
includes:
The students: The students will learn some knowledge about the factors and
effects of absenteeism. They will have better understanding on how valuable
education is to their future success. Students will realize that not going to school
affects him/herself and the people around him/her.
The teachers: They will find out the causes of students absenteeism. Also, they will
be guided on teaching the students on proper manner. Also, they will know what will
do to students who are always absent and understand on why some students skip
or even absent to class.
The parents: They are to encourage and guide their child in going to school every
day. They will be more on interacting with their children. Lastly, it will help them to
learn the action of their children.
The administrators: The administrators may do preventive actions regarding to
absenteeism.
Methodology
Research Design
In gathering our data, we will conduct a survey. We will conduct a survey for us
to know every student, teachers and administrator’s perception in absenteeism. But
before we conduct a survey, we must ask their permission. To start our survey, we will
ask them several questions related to our topic. Recording the video will take more than
90 minutes for all the participants.
Participants
Interview Protocol
1. Are one of the students who are often absent? Why/Why not?
2. Do teacher’s motivations affect the absenteeism of students?
3. What is the reason for you to not attend school?
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