Análise dos factores que contribuem para o abandono escolar no ensino primário, estudo de caso: Escola Primária Completa de Lagoa Pate Distrito da Manhiça, na Província de Maputo (2019 – 2023)

Abstract

The present research work has as its main objective to analyze the factors that contribute to school dropout in elementary education. Beyond the main objective, the work is guided by the specific objectives: a) To identify the factors that contribute to school dropout at the Lagoa Pate Complete Primary School; b) To describe the factors that contribute to school dropout at the Lagoa Pate Complete Primary School; c) To suggest possible measures to address school dropout at the Lagoa Pate Complete Primary School. The study's approach was both qualitative and quantitative, using the following data collection instruments: a semi-structured interview and a questionnaire, with a sample of 36 elements in the study. At Lagoa Pate Primary School, a study was conducted that child labor, the financial conditions of the families where the school is located, early pregnancy, and premature marriages are among the factors that contribute to school dropout, especially the issue of seasonal work that children do to help their families. The Lagoa Pate Complete Primary School presented the following strategies used to address school dropout: raising awareness among parents and guardians, lectures with children about the importance of school, and monitoring students. In turn, the school was suggested to involve parents and guardians in the school life of their students. It also sought support from local investors in the Lagoa Pate community.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)