Understanding Truancy Problem from Various Perspectives
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0: Statement of the Problem 2
2.0: Motives and Goals 6
3.0: Research Question and Objectives 6
4.0: Literature Review 7
5.0: Research Strategies 10
6.0: Concepts 11
7.0: Data Sources, Types, and Forms 13
8.0: Selection of Data Sources 13
9.0: Data Collection and Timing 14
10.0: Data Reduction and Analysis 14
11.0: Problems and Limitation 19
12.0: Conclusion 20
13.0: References 25
14.0: Interview Question 27
UNDERSTANDING TRUANCY PROBLEM FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES. A CASE STUDY IN A SELECTED SCHOOL IN PENANG ISLAND. STATEMENT OF THE TOPIC/PROBLEM
Truancy or absenteeism has been a common problem faced by many schools in Malaysia whether they are urban or rural. It is also considered as a disciplinary problem that has been going on for years. Truancy or absenteeism has emerged as one of the disciplinary problems with the highest number of students involved. The Star published a report entitle “Plantation ‘lepak’ spot for truants” dated 26th February 2009 reported that an oil palm plantation, believed to be a popular hangout of students who play truant and indulge in unhealthy activities. The students frequented the spot to sniff glue and drink beer. The plantation is not only frequented by the students but also by other teenagers for immoral activities. A local daily newspaper, The News Strait Times dated 20th June 2009 published a report on truancy stating that there were 21,000 truancy cases nationwide in 2008 and the ministry had been taking preventive measures to deal with the issue. The Education Ministry wants to take a holistic approach in dealing with truancy in view of the increasing number of students involved and they would also review a proposal to delay final examinations to prevent students from cutting school. Meanwhile, The Star dated 28th June 2008 reported that there were thirty secondary students from four schools in George Town were nabbed for playing truant at a cyber cafe in Bukit Jambul. The Sungai Nibong police
1.0: Statement of the Problem 2
2.0: Motives and Goals 6
3.0: Research Question and Objectives 6
4.0: Literature Review 7
5.0: Research Strategies 10
6.0: Concepts 11
7.0: Data Sources, Types, and Forms 13
8.0: Selection of Data Sources 13
9.0: Data Collection and Timing 14
10.0: Data Reduction and Analysis 14
11.0: Problems and Limitation 19
12.0: Conclusion 20
13.0: References 25
14.0: Interview Question 27
UNDERSTANDING TRUANCY PROBLEM FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES. A CASE STUDY IN A SELECTED SCHOOL IN PENANG ISLAND. STATEMENT OF THE TOPIC/PROBLEM
Truancy or absenteeism has been a common problem faced by many schools in Malaysia whether they are urban or rural. It is also considered as a disciplinary problem that has been going on for years. Truancy or absenteeism has emerged as one of the disciplinary problems with the highest number of students involved. The Star published a report entitle “Plantation ‘lepak’ spot for truants” dated 26th February 2009 reported that an oil palm plantation, believed to be a popular hangout of students who play truant and indulge in unhealthy activities. The students frequented the spot to sniff glue and drink beer. The plantation is not only frequented by the students but also by other teenagers for immoral activities. A local daily newspaper, The News Strait Times dated 20th June 2009 published a report on truancy stating that there were 21,000 truancy cases nationwide in 2008 and the ministry had been taking preventive measures to deal with the issue. The Education Ministry wants to take a holistic approach in dealing with truancy in view of the increasing number of students involved and they would also review a proposal to delay final examinations to prevent students from cutting school. Meanwhile, The Star dated 28th June 2008 reported that there were thirty secondary students from four schools in George Town were nabbed for playing truant at a cyber cafe in Bukit Jambul. The Sungai Nibong police
References: LITERATURE REVIEW In a report published by the Discipline Unit, School Division, Ministry of Education (1994), truancy is the top disciplinary problem in schools (b) Family factor • Family health or financial concerns that may put pressure on the student to be absent in order to help the family (Reid, 1999).