Abandono escolar da rapariga na 8ª, 9ª e 10ª classes da Escola Secundária da Manhiça: estratégias de eetenção – 2020/2021

Abstract

Girls' school leaving from secondary education is a reality and a major concern for schools, families and the community at large. In the most remote areas of Mozambique, the idea prevails that women are simply made to take care of the home and, in the schools, the strategies implemented to combat this problem, which This problem creates a void and leaves a feeling of nostalgia. This research alludes to the school abandonment of girls in grades 8, 9 and 10 of ESM taking into consideration the retention strategies, with the aim of understanding the strategies implemented for girls' retention. girl. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, interview The techniques of interview, questionnaire survey and document analysis were used. sample consisted of 14 teachers, 8 female students, 1 school manager and 1 community leader. The results of the research reveal that the school has a high level of school dropouts and, the following profile of girls at risk of dropping out of school was pointed out: they miss classes do not attend classes, have poor school performance and lack didactic material. It was verified that early marriages, precocious pregnancy, lack of economic conditions and lack of interest in school are the main causes that lead the ESM girls to drop out of school. To combat the problem, ESM has implement retention strategies, such as: support to pupils in school materials, school-community liaison, community awareness raising on the importance of girls' education cooperation with governmental and non-governmental organisations, giving lectures and distribution of products for menstrual management. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)