The effect of discipline on the academic performance of pupils in the selected primary schools of Kithiani Division, Machakos District Kenya
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Date
2009-11
Authors
David, Phyllis
M.
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The major purpose of the study was to investigate the effects discipline and
academic performance of the pupils in the selected schools of Kithiani Division,
Machakos District, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to
investigate the relationship between indiscipline and performance of pupils,
investigate the causes of indiscipline in schools to establish solutions to the
problem of indiscipline in Kithiani Division. The instruments used for data
collection were questionnaires to the teacher and focused group discussion with the pupils. The findings indicated that that pupils perform well in class. The respondents named poverty, lack of parental guidance, emotional stress and joining gang groups. Lastly the solutions to the problem of school discipline were investigated and results reveal that suspensions and punishments are the most effective. School authorities and teachers should identify the reasons for children's misbehavior and therefore deal with the problem. Relative of the pupils and teachers should work hand in hand to discipline pupils. Guardians should realize that they play a bigger part in disciplining their children. Effective and less violent means of disciplining children should be devised.
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A research report presented to the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Bachelor of Education (Gc Art Primary) of Kampala International University
Keywords
Academic performance, Discipline, Primary schools, Machakos District Kenya