Teachers’ Perception of Some Techniques of Handling Students’ Disciplinary Problems in Selected Secondary Schools In Ilorin Metropolis

ABSTRACT

         The study investigated Teacher’s Perception of Techniques for Handling Disciplinary Problems in Ilorin Metropolis. It also sought to compare the respondents by sex, experience, educational qualification and location of the schools.

         The instrument used in carrying out the research work was checked by some lecturers in the National Teacher’s Institute of which the instrument yielded 0.69. The data collected were analysed using chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient at 0.05 level of significance.

         The results indicated that the techniques of handling disciplinary problems could be reinforcement; punishment and modeling among others are very essential. It was also revealed that there were no significant differences in the teachers’ perception of techniques for handling disciplinary problems on the basis of sex experience. However, significant differences were observed on the basis of educational qualifications and school locations.

         Based on the findings, it was recommended that in addition to the methods been used to control disciplinary problems counsellors should organized joint seminars and workshops for principals and teachers on the negative effects of administration of the techniques. The government should support teachers and principals by providing reinforcement such as rewards, prizes, awards, scholarship to encourage desirable behaviour and to minimize unacceptable ones.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE                                                                  i

CERTIFICATION                                                           ii

DEDICATION                                                                iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS                                               iv

ABSTRACT                                                                    v

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                 vi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study                                             1

Statement of the Problem                                            3

Purpose of the Study                                                   4

Research Questions                                                     5

Research Hypotheses                                                   6

Significance of the Study                                             7

Delimitation and Scope of the Study                                   8

Definition of Terms                                                       9

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Causes of Disciplinary Behaviours in Schools            11

Effects of Prevalence of Disciplinary Behaviours in

Schools                                                                         12

Types of Discipline Forms                                            13

Techniques of Handling Disciplinary Behaviours in

Schools                                                                         17

Techniques of Handling Disciplinary Problems         

Parents’ Role in Administering Discipline                   23

Appraisal of Related Literature Reviewed                    26

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD

Research Design                                                          30

Population for the Study                                              30

Sample and Sampling Technique                                31

Instrumentation                                                           31

Research Instrument                                                   31

Validity of the Instrument                                           32

Reliability of the Instrument                                        32

Procedure for Data Collection                                      32

Method of Data Analysis                                              33

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

Results                                                                         34

Hypotheses Testing                                                      36

Discussion of Findings                                                40

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

   RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary                                                                      44

Conclusion                                                                   45

Recommendations                                                        46

References                                                                    47

Appendix                                                                      50