DROPOUTS RATES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN MUZARABANI DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
Abstract
This present study’s aim was to examine the causes of dropouts of secondary school pupils in
Religious Education in Muzarabani District. A random sample of 75 teachers was used. The
descriptive survey design was used. The questionnaire was the sole instrument used to gather
data. The study revealed that lack of resources, culture conflicts, pupils’ attitudes,
methodological problems among other factors, contributed significantly towards high dropout
rates in the subject. The study recommends that teachers should use the eclectic, multi-faith
approaches when teaching Religious education. The study also recommends that the school and
the home should play complementary roles in order to reduce cases of students dropping out of
the subject.
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