ABSTRACT
The study investigated Teacher’s Perception of Techniques for Handling Disciplinary Problems in Ilorin Metropolis. It also sought to compare the respondents by sex, experience, educational qualification and location of the schools.
The instrument used in carrying out the research work was checked by some lecturers in the National Teacher’s Institute of which the instrument yielded 0.69. The data collected were analysed using chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient at 0.05 level of significance.
The results indicated that the techniques of handling disciplinary problems could be reinforcement; punishment and modeling among others are very essential. It was also revealed that there were no significant differences in the teachers’ perception of techniques for handling disciplinary problems on the basis of sex experience. However, significant differences were observed on the basis of educational qualifications and school locations.
Based on the findings, it was recommended that in addition to the methods been used to control disciplinary problems counsellors should organized joint seminars and workshops for principals and teachers on the negative effects of administration of the techniques. The government should support teachers and principals by providing reinforcement such as rewards, prizes, awards, scholarship to encourage desirable behaviour and to minimize unacceptable ones.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
ABSTRACT v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Questions 5
Research Hypotheses 6
Significance of the Study 7
Delimitation and Scope of the Study 8
Definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Causes of Disciplinary Behaviours in Schools 11
Effects of Prevalence of Disciplinary Behaviours in
Schools 12
Types of Discipline Forms 13
Techniques of Handling Disciplinary Behaviours in
Schools 17
Techniques of Handling Disciplinary Problems
Parents’ Role in Administering Discipline 23
Appraisal of Related Literature Reviewed 26
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design 30
Population for the Study 30
Sample and Sampling Technique 31
Instrumentation 31
Research Instrument 31
Validity of the Instrument 32
Reliability of the Instrument 32
Procedure for Data Collection 32
Method of Data Analysis 33
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Results 34
Hypotheses Testing 36
Discussion of Findings 40
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 44
Conclusion 45
Recommendations 46
References 47
Appendix 50
