ABSTRACT: This research investigates strategies for improving retention rates in technical schools, focusing on the factors that contribute to student dropouts and measures to enhance student retention. The objectives were to (1) identify the key factors affecting retention rates in technical schools, (2) evaluate the effectiveness of current retention strategies, and (3) propose new strategies to improve retention rates. A survey design was employed to gather data from students, educators, and administrators, providing a comprehensive analysis of retention issues and solutions. The sample size comprised 220 participants, selected through a purposive sampling technique to ensure relevant insights from those directly involved in technical education. The case study focused on Kaduna State, Nigeria, known for its technical education institutions. Findings revealed that factors such as financial constraints, lack of academic support, and inadequate career counseling significantly contributed to low retention rates. Effective strategies included providing financial aid, offering academic support services, and implementing career counseling programs. Recommendations included increasing financial support for students, enhancing academic and career counseling services, and fostering a supportive learning environment to improve retention rates in technical schools.
Background of the Study
The integration of online learning into secondary school education has become an essential aspect of modern pedag...
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the effects of guided discovery and think-pair-share method of teaching on academic performance in econom...
ABSTRACT
This study is aimed to ascertain the impact of mass media campaign aimed curbing the spread...
ABSTRACT: The role of early childhood education in developing teamwork skills i...
Background of the Study
Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in healthcare, particularly in psychiatric nurs...
ABSTRACT
This research is aimed at the development of a modified fruit fly optimization algorithm (mFFOA) for the determination of optimi...
Background of the Study
Podcasts have rapidly gained popularity as a versatile and engaging medium for corporate communi...
Background of the Study
Music therapy has emerged as an innovative intervention that offers substantial benefits to studen...
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The yardstick to measure the extent of the educational development of the citizen depends on th...
Background of the Study
Childhood immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing vacc...