Conflict resolution strategies of educators in selected primary schools in Dugo location, Bute Division, Wajir North District Kenya
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Date
2011-04
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
This study examines the conflict resolution strategies of educators in selected primary
schools in Dugo location, Bute division. Relevant literature was reviewed based on the
study objectives; to determine the profile of respondents affected by conflicts in
schools, types and causes of conflicts that exists in the primary education system,
strategies administrators used in primary schools to manage and resolve conflicts in the
superior — subordinate relationships and the effects of conflicts in the teaching- learning
process in primary schools. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The
study was based on descriptive survey method. A total of 4 head teachers, 2 education
officers and 29 teachers from 4 primary schools and 120 pupils from upper primary
section in the schools that were sampled using the simple random sampling procedure
constituted the sample population. Questionnaires with both close and open ended
questions were used. The study revealed the effects of conflicts on school
administration and management, teaching- learning process that were equally
examined. The study showed that teaching — learning process in the Dugo primary
schools was hampered by high rate of pupil — pupil and pupil — teacher conflicts. The
study further recommended that Communication links between the schools and the
parents of the pupils should be strengthened to reduce tension and conflict in the
schools, the Guidance and Counseling Committees in the schools should be re
energized so that they can educate the pupils on better ways of handling conflict and
the Wajir peace committee popularly known as Al — Fatah comprising of local civic and
religious leaders, clan elders and some selected elites that has helped restore sanity by
ending tribal clashes in the area should be consulted by the Head teachers and parents
and also be invited in the PTA meetings from time to time in order to improve their
coping mechanisms to conflicts within schools
Description
Thesis presented to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of Education
Keywords
Conflict, Resolution, Strategies, Educators