International Journal of Business and Social Science

ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijbss

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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