Análise das causas do abandono escolar da rapariga no 2º ciclo do ensino secundário geral: caso da Escola Secundária de Conguiana - Inhambane, (2022- 2023)

Abstract

This study addresses the theme: "Analysis of the Causes of Girls' School Dropout in the Secondary School of General Secondary Education: The Case of Conguiana Secondary School (2022-2023)." The research problem is based on the following question: "What causes girls' school dropout in General Secondary Education at Conguiana Secondary School?" The study's overall objective is to analyze the causes of girls' school dropout in the Secondary School of General Secondary Education and adopts a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative data were analyzed through thematic coding, while quantitative data were processed with descriptive statistics, allowing triangulation between different sources and reinforcing the validity of the results. The study highlights several factors that cause school dropout, with a particular focus on drug and alcohol use, lack of family support, and the need to start working early due to family financial difficulties. Regarding strategies to reduce school dropout and retain girls, the ESC highlights cooperation with government and non-governmental organizations, and the holding of lectures on sexual and reproductive health for adolescents and young people, drug use, and early marriage. According to the School Administration, school dropout is a complex problem and involves other pedagogical components, such as assessment methods and the curriculum. Given this reality, we pose the following question to school administrators: What strategies has the Conguiana Secondary School implemented to retain girls in the 2nd Cycle of General Secondary Education?