Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on College Students’ Academic Achievement in District Mianwali

Abstract

This research investigates the effects of teacher absenteeism on students’ academic achievement in the private colleges of District Mianwali. A cross-sectional survey on 153 male students using a quantitative research method, descriptive and quantitative approach was carried out. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire that has been validated by expert reviews and pilot study (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.862). In accordance with what is found, the absence of a teacher has an impact on the course completion, continuity, and assessment of students. Statistical analysis proves a positive relationship between teachers’ attendance to classes and students’ academic performance as absenteeism helps hinder a student’s grasping of instructional methods. In addition, monitoring regularity, procedure of training programs and incentive-based motivation can help to reduce absenteeism. Thus, the study calls for policy interventions that can address teacher absenteeism in private institutions to promote educational quality and student outcomes.