School Based Factors Influencing Pupils' Discipline in Complimentary Primary Schools in Makadara Sub-County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate school-based factors influencing pupils' discipline in complimentary primary schools in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya. The objectives of the study: to establish the extent to which head teachers' discipline management skills influences pupils' discipline in complimentary primary schools, to determine how teachers' training and peer pressure influence pupils' discipline in complimentary primary schools in Makadara Sub-county, Kenya. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Sample had 7 head teachers purposively sampled, while 42 teachers and 28 pupil leaders were randomly sampled. Questionnaires and an interview guide were used to collect data. Test-retest method was used to measure reliability of the instruments. Conclusions; that Discipline and Guidance/Counselling committees existed but did not organize adequate counselling sessions. Training of teachers improved ability to manage student discipline. Peer pressure had negative effect on discipline. The recommendations; that the head teachers need to use guidance and counselling more effectively in handling discipline. Teacher training on discipline management be enhanced in colleges. The pupils need to be counselled regularly so as to enable them manage peer pressure. The head teachers need to actively involve parents in the discipline management.