Examine Heads of Primary Schools Capabilities in Supervising the Administration of Corporal Punishment to Pupils in Mbeya District Council.

Kwira, Janeth Gabriel (2025) Examine Heads of Primary Schools Capabilities in Supervising the Administration of Corporal Punishment to Pupils in Mbeya District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study titled "Examining heads of primary schools' capabilities in supervising the administration of corporal punishment to pupils in Mbeya District Council" was guided by three specific objectives: to investigate the effect of corporal punishment practiced in primary schools, to investigate the roles of social workers in preventing the administration of corporal punishment, and the challenges facing heads of primary schools in managing pupil's discipline. The study was guided by social learning theory, and pragmatic philosophy, compatible with descriptive research design was used. A sample size of 100 research subjects was selected to inform the study. The quantitative data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while the qualitative data were collected using interviews and thematic analysis analyzed. The study revealed that failure to supervise the administration of corporal punishment to pupils leads to harmful effects in all dimensions of pupils. The main challenges faced by the heads of primary schools include poor policy guidelines, poor support from parents, and multiple responsibilities by the school heads. Social workers' critical roles involve providing support and counseling, helping pupils address their difficulties to keep them performing well, and providing mental health intervention. The study concluded that heads of primary schools should be trained in Discipline Management, including supervising teachers on the administration of Corporal Punishment and finding another alternative. Finally, the study recommends that teachers be given induction seminars and training on capacity building to heads of schools, and newly appointed heads be provided training on leadership and corporal punishment policy guidelines for all teachers.

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