The effects of indiscipline on Students Academic Performance in Shanamu, Bombo High School,Gangama,Parish, Luwero District.
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2009-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
The study seeks to determine the relationship between indiscipline and
academic performance of pupils in Shanamu, Bombo High school, Gangama,
Parish, Luwero district
The specific objectives of the study were to determine the impact of
Jndiscipline on the academic performance of students, investigate the causes
of indiscipline by secondary students in Shanamu, Bombo High school,
Gangama, Parish, Luwero district
Uganda. And Identify solutions to the problem of school discipline.
The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the pupils and
interviews with the teachers. The study revealed that indiscipline pupils do
not excel in academics. Poverty, ban of corporal punishment, large classes
and lack of parent's ability to discipline their children were mentioned as the
major causes of indiscipline.
The study recommended that School authorities and teachers should
identify the reasons for children's misbehavior and therefore deal with the
problem.
Parents and teachers should work hand in hand to discipline children.
Parents should realize that they play a bigger part in disciplining their
children.
Effective and less violent means of disciplining children should be devised.
For example schools should make sure they have counseling services to help
such children.
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A study presented to the Institute of Open Distance
Learning as Partial Fulfillment for the Award
of Degree of Bachelor of Education with
Guidance and Counseling, of
Kampala International University.
Keywords
Indiscipline, Students, Academic Performance, Effects, Luwero District