Retaining learners in primary schools in the East London education district: policy implications
| dc.contributor.advisor | Abongdia, J A | en |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Surname, Firstnames | en |
| dc.contributor.author | Kumanda,Nomaroma | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-14T01:45:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-14T01:45:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to investigate different ways of retaining learners in teaching and learning practices in grade seven classrooms. The study was conducted in two East London Primary schools. The research took the form of a qualitative interpretive case study focusing on a study sample. The qualitative methods allowed the researcher to gather data in order to describe and interpret teachers‟ knowledge in retaining learners in grade seven classrooms. This critical analysis explored the literature relating to retention of learners if they fail to meet proficiency requirements. The research made use of a qualitative, mixedmethod, and meta-analysis techniques to collect and analyse the data. The study is systematically analysed and categorized according to three themes: retention and social promotion policy effectiveness, causes of dropping out and identification of curriculum and program options. The findings suggested that retaining learners may have some positive effects in the short-term, but that may diminish with time and age. Early detection of academic deficiencies by teachers can possibly prevent negative psychological effects and dropping out due to retention. Student retention in public schools is comparatively poor in traditional education and in some contexts, embarrassingly low. Literature on the subject of student retention in public schools indicates that even when interventions are designed and undertaken to improve student‟s retention, they tend to fall short. The main aim of this dissertation therefore is to better understand and measure learners‟ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of learning. In view of this, it is hoped that the study can determine how these strategies can be used optimally to improve student retention at lower grades in the East London District in Eastern Cape. The findings at its best indicate what possible method that could be used to improve retention of learners, by enhancing their teaching/ learning and improving the efficacy of Eastern Cape school‟s existing student support system. | en |
| dc.format | 156 leaves | en |
| dc.format | en | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Kumanda,Nomaroma. 2015 | en |
| dc.identifier.other | vital:29492 | en |
| dc.identifier.other | http://hdl.handle.net/10353/6114 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/4814 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | en |
| dc.publisher | University of Fort Hare | en |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of Education | en |
| dc.rights | University of Fort Hare | en |
| dc.subject | Learning ability Dropouts -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Prevention | en |
| dc.subject | Folk music -- Zimbabwe | en |
| dc.subject | Learning ability | en |
| dc.subject | Dropouts -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Prevention | en |
| dc.title | Retaining learners in primary schools in the East London education district: policy implications | en |
| dc.title.alternative | Retaining learners in primary schools in the East London education district: policy implications | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |
| dc.type | Masters | en |
| dc.type | MEd | en |