Caning withdrawal and pupils' discipline in selected public primary schools in Kabartonjo Division of Baringo District - Kenya
Loading...
Date
2008-05
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Kampala International University: College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The ban of the cane as a measure to deter indiscipline in schools following the adoption of the Children •s Act of 2001 has caused mixed reactions among education stakeholders.
This has been presented by the ill-preparedness of teachers in using guidance and counseling as an alternative. This study therefore took a critical look on the effects of cane withdrawal on discipline in prima1y schools. It also looked at whether the schools still apply the cane as a means of instilling discipline. The study used survey research design employing questionnaires as research tools. The questionnaires were issued to the head teachers. 1eachers and pupils of selected schools within the study area. The study used simple random sampling to identify 12 schools out of the 27 schools within the zone. Data was analyzed and presented in frequency and percentage tables. The findings of the study indicated that level of discipline among pupils in schools deteriorated after the withdrawal of the cane. Further. The findings confirmed that caning was still used in many schools as a deterrent to indiscipline among the learners. The researcher recommended the training of teachers on guidance and counseling to replace the cane in the management of discipline in schools. Conclusion drawn indicates that indiscipline of pupils may reach in manageable levels strong measures are not put in place.
Description
A research report submitted to College of Education Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the Award of a Bachelor's Degree in Special Needs Education of Kampala International University – Uganda
Keywords
Caning, Pupils' discipline