Management of Children's Behaviour Problems by Teachers in Class in Early Childhood Education in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya

Abstract

Learning in ECE is a process just like in other Education levels. The researcher investigated Management of children behavior problem by teachers in class in ECE. Descriptive research method was used with the aid of a detailed questionnaire three (3) teachers were involved in the study to collect the data from the Early Childhood Education and Education. Seventeen (17) sampled schools were chosen randomly out of the Fifty Six (56) registered Early Childhood Education in Rongo Sub-County. In each school. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from teachers. The data collected from the respondents was treated with strict confidentiality and was only used for research purposes. This study realized respondents of forty six (46) teachers. The data collected was summarized, analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively and the researcher then made conclusions and recommendations on management of children behavior problem by teachers in class in ECE. The study ascertained that the methods employed in managing the problems both at school and at home were not satisfactory. The researched recommended that head-teachers, teachers, caregivers and parents/guardians should come up with processes that can zero in on children's behavior problems and generate actions that counter the brunt of those behavior problems. It recommended that further research be done to isolate effects of the children's behavior problems so that we come up with corrective measures. The study also, recommends that all ECE teachers should be trained to be able to understand the most appropriate approach to manage various children's behavior problems in ECE centers. The research finally recommends that   both teachers and parents should generate proactive methods so that learning in ECE centers is enhanced.