Student absenteeism has become one of the controversial issues which confronting both parents and school authorities. While several reasons can be put forward to explain such a development, I will suggest some measures to encourage pupils to attend classes.
To start, it is important to consider underlying reasons why students are reluctant to participate in school lessons. The most common factor here is arguably lack of interest. Some school teachers’ inability to deliver interesting and interactive lessons have caused a decline in students’ enthusiasm towards the subjects that are included in school curriculum. Some lessons are tedious and monotonous which drain students’ energy making them nearly fall asleep during the lessons. Not to experience the same thing next time, pupils opt for not going to lessons. Even worse, the fact that most pupils become victims of bullying is another reason why they do not want to go to school. Some students bully younger and weak for several reasons such hitting, making fun of them and taking their possessions. Being constantly picked out by older and stronger counterparts at school, pupils develop a strong feeling of fear and reluctance towards going to school.
Having considered these explanations, I would like to propose some measures to attract learners into the school campus. One possible solution would be use of more compelling teaching materials such as games, video presentations and audiobooks in the classroom. This can be done by educational authorities by taking the initiative exchange current textbooks with the alternatives mentioned above. Interesting lessons would, in turn, increase the number of pupils attending school. Also, implementing stricter rules against bullying is sure to compel victims to come to school. School authorities should make an effort to identify the instances of bullying and should punish the doer harshly so that nobody will ever try to pick young and weak ones. Being well-aware of the consequences of their actions bullies will think twice before they take any action which will reduce the number of occasions that it happens. Bullying-free schools may a good place for youngsters go and get quality education.
In conclusion, while boring lessons and bullying are two major culprits for low student attendance at schools, solutions range from changing school materials with more interesting ones to reducing the instances of bullying.