Abstract
The
study investigated indiscipline among secondary school Students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi
State. The study adopted a survey research design in the study. The population
of the study was 3000 students. The sample for this study was 180 respondents.
Twenty four (24) SS2 students from each of the six schools and five teachers
from each of the chosen schools were randomly selected. A total number of 144
students and 30 teachers plus all the six principals to make a grand total of
180 respondents were used as the sample size for the study. A self—developed
questionnaire was used to generate data for the study. The study was guided by
four research questions. A test-retest procedure was used in determining the
reliability of the instrument, SA strongly agree = 4, Agree = 3, Disagree = 2,
Strongly Disagree using Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient, which
yielded 0.75 correlation coefficient. Mean statistics was used in answering
formulated research questions. The findings revealed that curriculum content,
parental training, teachers/school administration and students are causes of
indiscipline among secondary school students in Ohaukwu L.G.A of Ebonyi State.
It was also found that cultism, indecent dressing, lack of respect to school
authorities and examination malpractice contribute to lack of discipline among
secondary school students in Ohaukwu L.G.A of Ebonyi State. From the findings
the study recommended that teachers should be well trained, and also made to
understand that as role models they should show good examples. The Government
should also provide adequate security and learning facilities to students and
staff to enable them work well.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE………………………………………………………………………………………i
APPROVAL ii
CERTIFICATION iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v
Abstract………….. vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS viii
LIST OF TABLE x
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
Background to the
Study 1
Statement of the
Problem 3
Significance of the
Study 5
Scope of the Study 6
Research Questions 7
CHAPTER TWO 8
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8
The Meaning of
Indiscipline 8
Types of
Indiscipline in Secondary Schools 11
Causes of
Indiscipline in Secondary School 14
The Effects of
Indiscipline on Secondary School Students 20
Strategies for
Curbing the Problem of Indiscipline in our Secondary Schools 22
Summary of
Literature Review 30
CHAPTER THREE 32
RESEARCH METHODS 32
Research Design 32
Area of the Study 33
Population of the
Study 33
Sample and Sampling
Techniques 33
Instrument for Data
Collection 34
Validation of the
Instrument 35
Reliability of the
Instrument 35
Method of Data
Collection 36
Method of Data
Analysis 36
CHAPTER FOUR 37
PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS AND INTEGRATION OF 37
RESULTS ANALYSIS 37
Summary of the
Findings 41
CHAPTER FIVE 42
DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS, IMPLICATIONS,
RECOMMENDATIONS, SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 42
Discussion of the
Findings 42
Implications 46
Recommendations 47
Suggestions for
Further Study 48
Summary and
Conclusion 48
REFERENCES 49
APPENDIX I 52
APPENDIX II
LIST OF TABLE
Table 1: Mean
Response on the Types of Indiscipline in Secondary Schools. 37
Table II: Mean Responses on the
Causes of indiscipline in
Secondary Schools. 38
Table
III: Mean Response on the Effects of Indiscipline on Secondary
School Students. 39
Table IV:
Mean Responses on the Strategies for Curbing Indiscipline in Secondary Schools. 40
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Indiscipline
is one of the major problems hindering the normal development of youths in the
society especially students in post primary schools. Indiscipline as it
concerns achievement of educational goals, has received a lot of attention.
Edem (2001)states
that indiscipline is the violation of school rules and regulations which is
capable of obstructing the smooth and orderly functioning of the school system
should be consequently avoided through perfect orientation of students and
imposition of positive sanction in case of obvious violation of the order.
Indiscipline
is the inability of students and/or teachers to respect authority observe and
obey school rules and regulations. It is also a social disorder which hampers a
high standard of behaviour conducive to maintenance of teaching learning
process.
Nwanna (2005)
carried out a study of the major offences committed by students in some schools
in the Western region and found that some of the most frequently committed
offences include stealing, lying, bulling, lateness to school, rioting,
cruelty, absence and truancy.
Soya (2006) in
his study found that students these days
block the school entrance thereby preventing others, the
principal and staff gaining entrance into the school premises. Such was another
form of indiscipline behavior exhibited by youths these days. This act is
termed socially as maladjusted. Some of the disciplinary measures adopted by
the various school authorities are canning, suspension, manual labor,
expulsion, deprivation of privileges etc.
Indiscipline
is like a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabrics of the society. It
breeds lawlessness and lawlessness brings crime, and consequently
self-destruction. Indiscipline in schools contributes to lack of success in
one’s life, if allowed to linger on for a long time. It is in this view of the
above that the researcher was moved to carry out this study.
Statement of the Problem
Anchored on
the fact that indiscipline among secondary school students in Ohaukwu Local Government
area caused problems such as cruelty, rioting, bullying, lateness to school,
truancy etc.
The source of
indiscipline among secondary school students is an educational problem that
needs to be solved. It is quite a common sight for students misbehaving in one
way or the other. The problem inherent in indiscipline cannot be
over-emphasized.
Parents
complain about the behaviour of their children. Schools also experience unusual
behaviour from their students. The society at large witnesses instances, unruly
behaviours among students and youths Adesina, (2004). Considering the
prevalence of unruly behaviour manifested by our students and the apparent
after effects of such behaviours, not only the students but also the society at
large. The problems are cruelty, rioting, bullying, lateness to school, truancy
etc. The concern of this study therefore is to investigate the nature of
indiscipline among secondary school students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area
of Ebonyi State.
Purpose
of the Study
The main
purpose of the study is to examine indisciplinary acts among secondary school students
in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Specifically, the study set
to find.
1. Types of indisciplinary behavior among secondary school
students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
2. Causes of indiscipline among secondary school students
in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
3. Effects of indiscipline on students’ performance in Ohaukwu
Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
4. Strategies to control indiscipline among secondary
school
Students in Ohaukwu
Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Significance of the Study
The study is
of significance to many categories of people viz: The students, Teachers,
Government, School authority, Parents and the society at large. For students,
the study would help them to understand some shortcomings of indiscipline
behaviour. Also they would know that it pays to be well disciplined.
The society
would also benefit at the end of studying this research in the sense that the
study will provide them with the idea of forming action group for the curbing
of indiscipline and also for inculcating acceptable code of conducts in the youth
generally. The study would also be useful to the government in formulating
policies that will ensure a discipline and patriotic behavior on the part of
the students. This study will enable the, school author to be aware of the
causes of indiscipline among secondary school student and this will help them
to find strategies which they will implement in the school in order to reduce
the high rate of indiscipline in the various school.
Teachers will be
well equipped on how best to handle indiscipline students in order to carry
them along to achieve a better standard of academic excellence. Again, Parents will be better informed on their roles
as primary assignment which is to grow and train their children to be able to
conform to rules and regulations wherever they find themselves. Hence, there is
a saying that says that “charity begins at home”.
Scope of the Study
The study
focused on examining indiscipline among secondary school students in Ohaukwu
Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Specifically, the item that the
researcher will cover include, causes of indiscipline among secondary school
students, effects of indiscipline among secondary school students, and the
strategies that could be adopted to control indiscipline among secondary school
students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State
Research Questions
1. What are the types of indiscipline displayed among
secondary =school students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State?
2. What are the causes of indiscipline among secondary
school students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State?
3. What are the effects of indiscipline on the secondary
school students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State?
4. What are the strategies that could be adopted to
control indiscipline among secondary, schools students in Ohaukwu Local Government
Area of Ebonyi State?
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