ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of absenteeism played in our school and also to mirror out the exceeding number of such absences allowed under state law, it also widely acknowledge the problem nationwide. Quite a number of student in institutions of learning are truants. Absenteeism is more a proof of the inadequacy of our current educational system than an evidence of any propensity to crime and other advices without knowing the cause associated with it. In chapter three the questionnaire was formulated from the questions to be answered by the study and the questionnaire were read by the supervisor. The presentation and analysis of data were done using the percentage techniques, the findings was that truant finds it difficult to have a steady progress in their academics, some of these students did not finish their school and this constitutes problem to themselves, homes,the school and the community at large.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Most of the problem arising from the poor performance of pupils in schools might be linked to absenteeism. It has been observed that quite a number of students in institution of learning and truants. Herbert (1998) defined absenteeism as a child who absent him/herself without a legitimate cause and without permission of his/her or school authorities. Absenteeism is an act of indiscipline showed by many students in secondary school in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Absenteeism is the practice which children leave home for school. at the end of schools hours they carry their bags and go home in company of their mate in preference that they have returned from school, such bad attitude is hidden from the knowledge of the teacher and principal as well as the parent or the guidance.
The effect of absenteeism in secondary school manifest itself in other Local Government Area of Edo State and most secondary school students lack total commitment and absenteeism neglect of duty are other problems common among them. All these have a way of reiteration, the progress of work and also limit effectiveness and efficiency. Absenteeism is an act of indiscipline or behavioural disorder. It is a major source of some antisocial vice in Nigerian society which is of great concern or parent’s government and teachers. Sources of these social vices are increased dropout in schools, during abuse among youths and high rate of involvement in cult and so on.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
This study is concerned with the investigation of effect of absenteeism in secondary school in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Absenteeism poses a serious threat to learning in most schools. The school on their part does not seem to be able to cope with the problem. There is a growing tendency for school children to be involved in such bad behaviour as stealing, absenteeism; smoking etc. absenteeism among students in secondary school affects their academic performance.
