Effectiveness of School Rules and Regulations in Controlling Student Discipline in Secondary Schools in Liwale District.

Edward, Yonathan H.B. (2021) Effectiveness of School Rules and Regulations in Controlling Student Discipline in Secondary Schools in Liwale District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The general objective of this study was to investigate effectiveness of school rules in secondary schools. Specific objectives were to investigate effectiveness of school rules and regulations, to investigate factors that school rules and regulations should focus in order to control discipline and; to investigate ways of improving effectiveness of school rules and regulations. A case study research design was employed where by qualitative approach was used. Instruments were In-depth interview, Focused Group Discussion and Key informant Interview. Four schools were selected. The sample size used were 46 participants. 4 were heads of schools, 16 teachers, 24 students and 2 members of District Secondary Education Office. Three findings were revealed, ineffectiveness of school rules and regulations in controlling students’ indiscipline, factors that school rules and regulations should focus in order to control indiscipline and ways of improving effectiveness of school rules and regulations. The validity of the study was determined by triangulation. The study concluded that school rules and regulations were ineffective in controlling indiscipline in schools. The study recommended for the review of rules by the government, cooperation among stakeholdres and increasing efficiency among key responsibles. This study recommended another study on the effectiveness of school rules in secondary schools, be conducted in other areas of the country, since this study was conducted in Liwale District, it may not be applicable to other areas. Keywords: School Rules, Regulations, Student, Student Discipline..

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