Causes Of Indiscipline In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Keumbu Division - Kisii Central District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT

The research was an investigation into the causes and effects of Indiscipline among

secondary schools in Keumbu Division, Kisii Central District. The objectives of the

study were to identify the causes and effects of indiscipline among secondary school

students, types of indiscipline problems common in secondary schools, determine

the effects of indiscipline to student's academic performance and to formulate

possible solutions to discipline problems.

The researcher used the cross section research design. Both qualitative and

quantitative techniques were also employed get reliable results. Seventy (70)

respondents from five schools who comprised of 5 principals, 5 teachers and 60

students selected using simple random sampling and stratified sampling techniques

were issued with questionnaires. The questionnaires were used to collect data which

were analyzed using descriptive statistic thus frequency and percentages which

were presented in tables.

The research found that various factors cause indiscipline among secondary school

students. The causes include; Lack of inadequate physical facilities, inadequate

dialogue between teachers and students, overcrowded curriculum, lack of guidance

and counseling among others. Based on the findings of the study the research

recommended that: All necessary physical facilities to be provided in all schools,

there should be open channels of communication between teachers and students.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to review the curriculum and

make it manageable by both teachers and students. Establish guidance and counseling in schools.

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