Research Article

MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

FUMILOLA ADEYANJU1, PHILOMINA MODUPE AIBINUOMO1*
1 Institute of Education University of Benin. Benin City
* Corresponding author: modupephiloaibinuomo@yahoo.com
Published: Jan, 2022
DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2022.txiuj1wn
Pages: 103-111

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the management of disciplinary problems among public secondary schools. The study also aimed to examine the forms of disciplinary management styles and their effectiveness. The findings revealed various forms of indiscipline which include: disorderliness in the classrooms, disrespect for teacher's truancy, fighting among students, theft, and many others. The findings also revealed that student disciplinary management systems have positive/negative effects on the management of students' discipline especially when teachers and school managers are involved. The study recommended that all stakeholders in education should always be involved in disciplinary issues. It also recommended that government should provide adequate and effective teacher development skills. Government should ensure proper supervision and inspection of private secondary schools for effective productivity. The study further recommended that stakeholders in education should find ways of creating conducive learning/teaching environment for students and teachers.

Keywords

Discipline Disciplinary Problems Public Secondary School Students and Secondary Education.

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How to Cite

ADEYANJU, F., & AIBINUOMO, P. M. (2022). MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 13(1), 103-111. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2022.txiuj1wn

F. ADEYANJU, and P. M. AIBINUOMO, "MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 103-111, January 2022. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2022.txiuj1wn

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