The Non-formal Education for Dropout and Out-of-School Children from Parents’ Perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.52461/sabas.v7i1.4421Keywords:
Non-formal education, Parents' perspectives, Out-of-School, DropoutAbstract
Pakistan is an underdeveloped country and is facing a lot of challenges, including the provision of quality education to all. Similarly, no appreciable work has been done in non-formal education. Hence, it requires a complete practical approach to address this issue. To check the practicality of the existing non-formal education in Punjab, Pakistan, this study was conducted to gather information on its workability and challenges from the parents of children studying in non-formal education institutions. The suggestions were also sought to be put in the current study. The qualitative phenomenological approach was used in this study. The interview parameters were defined, and the procedures were developed. A pre-study was conducted to assess the interview protocols to check their practicality. In this study, a sample of 2o parents was selected and interviewed. Some of them were conducted through face-to-face and some through telephonically. The gathered data were analyzed through a thematic analysis approach. In a sample of 20 parents, most of the parents showed satisfaction with the non-formal educational institutes, because of their close proximity and the safety of their children, especially for girls. The other satisfaction factor was the only available option, within proximity and within their budget. In parallel, the parents pointed to the lack of necessary infrastructure and facilities, and their poor conditions. Most of the parents suggested to provide the requisite structure and facilities like those available in formal schools.
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