An investigation into the effects of discipline on pupils' academic performance in selected primary schools in Kadama Sub County Kibuku District
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Date
2016-11
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The study was guided by three objectives namely;
To find out three effects of socialization on pupil's academic performance, To find
out the effects of adherence to school rules and regulation on Pupil's academic
performance and find out the role of pupils' leadership on academic performance.
The study involved a population of 7705 pupils, I 17 teachers and 4 head teachers
from which a sample size of 40 pupils, 16 teachers and 4 head teachers were selected
on basis of simple random probability sampling and purposively. Data was collected
by the use of questionnaire and an interview guide which was analyzed by
quantitative descriptive presentation. The study found out that learners should be
given time to socialize with adequate monitoring by teachers in order to avoid
misbehavior among the socialization groups leading in discipline hence perform
poorly in class, school had rules and regulations but with limited implementation
whereas they contribute to good discipline in schools leading to improvement in
performance in academic standards and pupils can play a role as leaders towards
academic performance. Therefore, pupils should be given time to play and socialize,
be monitored as they socialize, observing school rules and regulations and involved in
leadership at schools.
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Research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of bachelors degree in Education Kampala International University
Keywords
Investigation, Discipline, Pupils', Academic, Performance, Kibuku District