Dangerous trend of skipping classes by students

Skipping classes has become a common practice among students nowadays. Skipping classes means to bypass or ignore classes on purpose. This habit has brought numerous negative impacts on the Nigerian education system.

When students skip classes, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities; disrupt their own academic progress, burden teachers with the need for extra catch-up sessions and undermine the overall educational setting within schools.

Firstly, skipping classes deprives students of essential knowledge and skills.

By missing classes, students are denied the opportunity to engage with the subject matter, ask questions and participate in collaborative learning.

Consequently, their understanding of the curriculum suffers, resulting in knowledge gaps that may inhibit their academic performance.

Secondly, skipping classes hampers students’ academic progress. Each class builds upon the previous ones and knowledge is cumulative.

Bypassing classes disrupts this continuity, making it harder for students to grasp new concepts or follow along with subsequent lessons.

Consequently, they often struggle to complete assignments, perform poorly on assessments and typically require additional support to catch up, an extra burden on both teachers and the education system.

Schools and parents must work towards fostering a culture of regular attendance by students, emphasising the importance of attending classes and addressing the reasons behind students’ disengagements to ensure a well-rounded and effective education for all.