Attitude of Teachers and Students towards the Use of Punishment in Secondary Schools in Kaloleni District of Coast Province, Kenya
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Date
2011
Authors
Mbaka, J. G.
Gatumu, H. N.
Tumuti, S.
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jres
Abstract
This study was carried out in 14 secondary schools in Kaloleni District. A
descriptive approach was employed. Data were collected through the
questionnaires designed for the teachers and students. The target population
consisted of 215 teachers and about 5600 students in 14 secondary schools. A
sample of 42 teachers and 206 students were proportionately selected in the
sampled schools. There were four hypotheses, which were tested through inferential
statistics of Chi Square and Point Bi-Serial Coefficient. Frequency and simple
percentage were employed to the establish attitude of students and teachers
towards punishment in secondary schools in Kaloleni District. The study found
out amidst others that students and teachers actually felt that punishment was
important in helping maintain discipline in secondary schools. Hence it was
proposed among many things that teachers should be impressed upon to be fair
when punishing students and must accompany it with explanation or rationale
for the punishment.
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Mbaka, J. G., Gatumu, H. N., & Tumuti, S. (2011). Attitude of teachers and students towards the use of punishment in secondary schools in Kaloleni District of Coast province, Kenya.