Perceptions of stakeholders on effective discipline practices in Mbeya public secondary schools

Mbise,, Rafael (2017) Perceptions of stakeholders on effective discipline practices in Mbeya public secondary schools. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study explored perception of stake holders on effective discipline practices in Mbeya public secondary schools. Specifically, the study examined the views of heads of schools, teachers and parents regarding current discipline practices, determined which factors play a role in a well-organized school discipline practices, assessed the aspects leading to barriers to effective discipline practices, and determined the factors that can enhance effective discipline practices in secondary schools. Purposive, convenient and simple random sampling techniques were employed to obtain 42 respondents. Data were collected through semi interview. The study findings revealed that current discipline practices in secondary schools include roles performed by parents, teachers and heads of school in overseeing school rules and regulations, administering punishments as well as investigating children disciplinary characteristics both at home and school. The study also found key factors that play roles in a well organized school discipline include the use of advisory techniques through guidance and counseling, motivation, democratic style of leadership and the use of school disciplinary committee. Furthermore, the findings from this study show that there were many barriers impeding effective discipline practices in secondary schools. These include poor relationship between head of schools and staff members, deteriorated relationship between staff members, long distances covered by students to and from school and lack of parental cooperation on school matters. Lastly, the study found that the factors used to improve effective discipline practices, it include the presence of the school disciplinary meetings, managing a good relationship between students and teachers, parents and school administration, teachers and head of schools as well as community at large.

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