INDICIPLINE AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE SEKYERE SOUTH DISTRICT

ABSTRACTThe study investigated the nature, causes, challenges and management strategies of indiscipline in senior high schools in the Sekyere South District of Ashanti. The objectives of the study were to find out the state of indiscipline in the Senior High Schools, the major causes of indiscipline among senior high school … See more

ABSTRACTThe study investigated the nature, causes, challenges and management strategies of indiscipline in senior high schools in the Sekyere South District of Ashanti. The objectives of the study were to find out the state of indiscipline in the Senior High Schools, the major causes of indiscipline among senior high school students, identify the types of indiscipline acts prevalent among secondary school students and suggest measures that could be taken to curb students’ indiscipline among students. The target population for the study was all students in the public Senior High Schools in the Sekyere district. With a total population of 3711 students and to ensure a 5 percent margin of error, the sample size required for the study was 337 using Yamane (2009) formula for sample determination. The study used a quantitative method which relied on the questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) with the use of the Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS) version 25. The study revealed that the nature of indiscipline problems in the Sekyere South District include substance abuse (Indian hemp, alcohol), leaving school premises without exeat, lateness to class and another social gathering, rudeness to teachers and fighting among students, practising homosexuality/ lesbianism, among others. Again, poor relationships between teachers and students and parental negligence were revealed as the major causes of indiscipline. Additionally, robust guidance and counselling services for the school administration and teachers to create a conducive environment for learning was discovered as effective ways of dealing with indiscipline. Finally, students’ failure to adhere to school rules and regulations as well as lack of parental support in disciplining students was the main challenges faced in managing indiscipline. The study recommended among others reintroduction of corporal punishment, robust counselling services, and rigid enforcement of school code and conduct for both teachers and students as means of curbing students’ indisciplineTABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTTABLE OF CONTENTSLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURESABSTRACTCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the study1.2 Statement of the problem1.3 Purpose of the study1.3.1 Specific Objectives1.3.2 Research questions1.4 Significance of the study1.5 Delimitations of the study1.6 Limitations of the study1.7 Organization of the study1.8 Definition of Key TermsCHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW2.0 Introduction2.1 Theoretical Review2.1.1. Social learning theory2.1.2 Individual Psychology2.1.4 Social Learning Theory of Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)2.1.5 The concept of Indiscipline2.1.6 Acts of Indiscipline among Students2.1.7 Causes of Indiscipline Acts in Schools2.1.7.1. School-based factors.2.1.7.2. Influence from the environment.2.1.7.3. Home-based factors.2.1.7.4. Student Related Causes2.1.7.5. Teacher-Related Causes2.1.7.5. School Related Causes2.1.7.6 Environment Related Causes2.1.8 Types of indiscipline in schools2.1.9 Strategies employed for controlling indiscipline acts among students2.1.12 Mitigating Discipline Problems2.1.13.1 Traditional scheme of discipline2.1.13.2 The modern scheme of discipline2.1.14.1. Guidance and counselling2.1.14.2. School-based family units programme2.1.14.3 Teaching Life skills education2.1.14.4. The school recreation programme as a discipline tool2.1.15 Challenges Faced By Headmasters’ And School Administrators In Dealing With Indiscipline2.3 Conceptual framework2.4 Summary of Literature ReviewCHAPTER THREEMETHODOLOGY3.0 Introduction3.1 Study Location/Area of Study.3.2 Study type and Design3.3 Population3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique3.5 Research Instrument3.6 Validity and Reliability3.7 Pre-Testing3.8 Data Collection Procedure3.9 Data Analysis Procedure3.10 Ethical ConsiderationsCHAPTER FOURRESULTS AND DISCUSSION4.0 Introduction4.1 Socio-Demographic Characteristics4.2. Nature and types of indiscipline among the students in the Senior High Schools.4.3 Major causes of indiscipline among senior high school students in the district.4.4 Management of Indiscipline Behaviour among students in school4.5 Assessing challenges in managing indiscipline behaviour among students4.6. DiscussionCHAPTER FIVESUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS5.0 Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Summary of findings5.3 Conclusions5.4 Recommendations5.5 Recommendation for further researchREFERENCESAPPENDICES

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