The role of the teacher support team in preventing early school dropout in a high school

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aims to establish whether the support of the Teacher SupportTeam (TST) might have an impact on High School learners to stay in school.My specific focus was on how the TST members experienced the support thatwas given to learners and how learners experienced the support given tothem. I used a basic interpretive design. I used focus group discussions andsemi-structured interviews. My study shows that the TST of a High Schoolneeds to have a proper structure to function in building resilience in learners.A proper structure will enable them to develop a healthy support system thatcould address the various barriers in learning that learners may encounter. Allthe role players, who were involved in the research, knew their rights andresponsibilities towards this process. I conclude by acknowledging thelimitations of this study and recommending further research.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University