TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION ................................................................................................................ i

APPROVAL ...................................................................................................................... ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................... iii

TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................................... iv

ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................................... vi

CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................. I

1.1 Background to the study ........................................................................................ 2

1.2 Statement of the Problem ....................................................................................... 3

1.3 Objectives of the study ............................................................................................ 3

1.4 Resea1·ch question ................................................................................................... 4

1.5 Scope of the study .................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Significance of the study ......................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER TWO .............................................................................................................. 5

LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................................ 5

2.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Factors that lead to introduction of guidance and counseling services in

schools ............................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Impact of guidance and counseling in schools .................................................... 19

2.3 Alternative ways of handling rude students rather than guiding and

counseling ..................................................................................................................... 21

CHAPTER THREE ........................................................................................................ 23

METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 23

3.0 Introductions ......................................................................................................... 23

3.1 Research Design .................................................................................................... 23

3.2. Study area ............................................................................................................. 23

3.2 Target population .................................................................................................. 23

3.3 Sample size ............................................................................................................. 23

3.4 Research procedure .............................................................................................. 23

3.5 Data collection instruments .................................................................................. 24

(b) Focus group discussions ................................................................................. 24

(c) Documentary Review ...................................................................................... 24

3.6 Data analysis .......................................................................................................... 25

3. 7 Limitations ............................................................................................................. 25

CHAPTER FOUR. .......................................................................................................... 26

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE DATA ......... 26

4.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 26

Head Teachers' Experience ........................................................................................ 29

4.4 Effects of Guidance and Counseling in Sabatia Division .................................. 32

5.5 Alternatives to Guidance and Counseling .......................................................... 37

CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................ 43

CONCLUSIONS, DISCUSSIO AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................ 43

5.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 43

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5.1 Conclusions ............................................................................................................ 43

5.1.1 Effectiveness of Guiding and Counseling Services ......................................... 43

5.1.2 Effects of Guidance and Counseling Services perfo1·mance in Schools ........ 43

51.3 Alternatives to Guidance and Counseling ........................................................ 43

5.1.4 Solutions to Guidance and Counseling Problems ........................................... 44

5.2 Recommendations and Areas for further Research .......................................... 44

5.3 Suggestions for further research ......................................................................... 46

REFERENCE .................................................................................................................. 47

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ABSTRACT

Guidance and counseling has been adapted as measure to stem indiscipline in Secondary Schools in Kenya. This proposed research attempts to highlight on the effectiveness of this strategy and examine other alternatives for stemming the teething problem. The proposed research problem is "Guidance and Counseling and discipline in Secondary Schools in Sabatia Division, Vihiga District, Kenya. This study investigates the effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling in Secondary Schools in Sabatia Division, Vihiga District Kenya, examine other alternative ways of curbing indiscipline rather than Guidance and Counseling and attempt to identify solutions to the problems related to discipline. The study will answer the following questions: Is Guidance and counseling effective in stemming/curbing indiscipline III Secondary schools in Sabatia Division? Apart from Guidance and counseling, which other strategies will curb indiscipline? What are the solutions to the problems related to discipline?