A Study on the Dropouts of Higher National Diploma in Accounting (HNDA) Students with Special Reference to Advanced Technological Institute (ATI) Section, Batticaloa
Mrs. M. Suriyakumar
Abstract
This study investigates the phenomenon of student dropout from technological education, a problem that has been
rising at the Batticaloa ATI Section over the recent years. The total number of student pass out in ATI courses has
been declining for the last 10 years. The statistics in the secondary data revealed that the dropout rates of
students have been increasing in both full time and part time courses in ATI. This research has been developed to
identify the reasons for student dropout. It is equally important to identify measures which would help the
retention of students already in the system. The participants completed a structured questionnaire that was
designed to assess their views towards the study environment during the study period, the reasons for the dropout
and the measures suggested by the respondents in order to continue their study. Results found that changing of
personal goals of the students are the main reason for the dropouts where the priority is given to jobs than doing
a course as full or part time. Development of courses which ensure job opportunities to achieve the personal
goals of the students and counseling and mentor support are the measures suggested to improve the course in the
institutional side.
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