Low Academic Achievement: Causes and Results

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the causes and results of low academic achievement from teachers, parents and students perspective as well as providing possible solutions to this problem. With reference to the researchers' experiences as teachers at schools and later at universities and after seeing the academic results of students on various courses, they found that there are weaknesses in the students' academic achievement. In fact, academic achievement is considered very necessary for students to transfer from one studying level to another, so the researchers found that it is crucial to investigate this topic. In fact, this research presents some factors that affecting students' low academic achievement for instance, using traditional methods instead of using modern teaching methods in teaching, as well as the poor relationships between the teachers and the students that create a teaching environment lacking of respect which leads to the lack of students' acceptance of the learning process on the whole. Finally, the researchers proposed some solutions for dealing with low academic achievement such as, looking for the real reasons for failure, developing clear plans and rules to achieve success and not to ignore the learner's potentials. The researchers recommended that the parents should be aware of their children's problems and pursue their academic achievement step by step, increasing interest in the physical, mental and health of the student, providing a relaxing school environment and using attractive techniques and educational activities to motivate students for leaning.