Effect of corporal punishment on the academic performance of learners in the selected schools of Kirinyaga District, Kenya
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2009-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine effects of corporal punishment
on pupils in the selected schools of Kirinyaga district Kenya. Specific
objectives of the study were to: Identify the Causes of corporal punishment Determine
the Psychological Effects of corporal punishment, Investigate the Social
consequences of corporal punishment, determine the Physical effects of
corporal punishment, determine how Corporal punishment leads to School
Drop Out and determine the effects of corporal punishment on Classroom
Discipline and Instruction. The methods used for data collection were
interviews with teachers and questionnaires were distributed to pupils.
Observation was also be done on the state of the children and focus group
discussions were held with the community members in languages that
they understood.
The findings revealed that the most cause of corporal punishment was
poverty that is 94.4%, followed by drug abuse 90.3%, 88.9 of the
respondents also mentioned child labor. 48.6% of the respondents strongly
agreed that corporal punishment leads to depression. The study also
established by 59% that corporal punishment leads to violence. 45.9% of
the respondents strongly agreed that corporal punishment leads to
injuries. The study also established by 35% respondents that corporal
punishment leads to school drop out and finally 3 7. 8% of the respondents
strongly agreed that Corporal punishment leads to further indiscipline. The
study recommended that: The community should be sensitized and
educated on the effects of corporal punishment on children and also
change their attitudes towards it and also teach them how to punish their
children positively. Teachers, parents and the community should adopt the
use of positive reinforcement. Use of positive reinforcement techniques
reduces the frequency and extent of student misbehavior. Guidance and
counseling should be availed in schools to help children who are
emotionally disturbed whish results into misbehavior.
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor’s Degree of education in science with guidance and counselling of Kampala International University
Keywords
Corporal punishment, Academic performance, Learners, Kenya