Contributo da gestão participativa na redução do absentísmo escolar de rapazes na Escola Primária 3º Congresso, Província de Tete

Abstract

School absenteeism, characterized by unjustified absence of students from classes, is a persistent challenge faced by many schools in Mozambique, including Escola Primária 3º Congresso, located in Tete Province. This phenomenon not only compromises the teaching-learning process, but also has significant social and economic ramifications. In this context, this research aims to understand the contribution of participatory management in reducing school absenteeism among boys at Escola Primária 3º Congresso. The research was conducted using a methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, using structured interviews, observations and questionnaires as data collection instruments, with a sample of 16 teachers and 3 members of the management team, and the data were subjected to content analysis. The results show that cultural, socioeconomic and structural factors drive boys’ school absenteeism and that barriers such as financial constraints, resistance to change, cultural and structural barriers, as well as communication and collaboration difficulties, constitute significant obstacles to reducing absenteeism through participatory management. Therefore, it was concluded that the participatory management actions implemented at Escola Primária 3º Congresso contribute significantly to reducing boys’ school absenteeism, but this process requires a continuous and joint effort from all members of the school community, aiming to ensure a more engaged, welcoming and learning-friendly educational environment. Adopting a comprehensive approach, actively involving the entire school community to identify and resolve the factors that contribute to boys’ school absenteeism is a valid strategy within participatory management, including promoting the participation of parents, students, teachers, staff and school managers.(TRADUCAO NOSSA)