A Qualitative Study of Unveiling School Dropout Complexity in T ürkiye

This study investigates school dropout, particularly the shift to open high schools in T ürkiye during the pandemic, through a multi-stakeholder lens. Using grounded theory, data was collected via semi-structured interviews with 12 students, 15 teachers, and 20 school administrators. Results reveal a model linking themes: predictive reasons for transferring to open high school, both pa ndemic-related and unrelated, positive/negative consequences of the transition, pandemic’s impact on formal education continuity, essential open high school skills, and strategies to reduce such preferences. Findings highlight the sway of exam-focused education on open high school interest, regard less of COVID-19, and emphasize the need for equitable education amidst Türkiye’s pandemic challenges. Theoretical implications may infer the necessity of approaching school dropout as a multilayered dynamic issue within the cultural context. The implications also may convey the significance of p olicies and systems not only to reduce the rates of school dropout but also critically unpack underlying reasons to make improvements.
Source: Child Indicators Research - Category: Child Development Source Type: research