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A Survey Of Causes And Management Of Teacher’s Behaviour Problems Among Head Teachers
[A CASE STUDY OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN WEST L.G.A] -
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Statement of the Problem
There have been cases of unrest in primary institution in Nigeria especially after the independence. The trend continues to escalate annually. This study is to investigate the cases of behavioural problems in some selected schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Infact school administrators have tried to eradicate these problems but with little or no success. And the objective of education cannot be achieved in an indiscipline atmosphere. It is pertinent that behaviour is essentially ensured for effective learning.
This study therefore aimed at investigating the causes of behavioural problems and ways of managing the behaviour.
Purpose of the Study
This study sought to ascertain the various ways in which behavioural problems manifest itself among primary schools teachers. Thus the study aims to:
(i) Examine the causes of behavioural problems in selected primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State.
(ii) Recommend some ways in which these problems can be completely eradicated so as to pave way for the smooth running of schools and to achieve high academic performance as well.
(iii) It is equally important to mention that the identification of such problems in primary school and the suggestions for their possible eradication may assist the schools to give urgent and quick solutions to such problems when they occur.
(iv) Provide adequate solutions to such problems, if and when they exist will enhance effective teaching and learning in school which will make the teachers useful for themselves and the society at large.
General Questions
1. What is the Headmaster factor influence teachers willingness to exhibit behavioural problems in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
2. Do parental factors influence teachers’ willingness to exhibit behavioural problems in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
3. What are the Headmasters’ arrestive measures to manage teacher behavioural problems?
4. What are the roles of Headmasters’ in managing teachers’ behaviours problem in primary school in Oyun Local Government Area?
5. What are the Headmasters’ settlement/resolution measures to manage teachers’ behavioural problems?
Research Questions
The following research questions: guided the study: -
1. Is there any significant relationship between Headmaster factor influence teachers willingness to exhibit behavioural problems in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
2. Is there any significant relationship between parental factors influence teachers’ willingness to exhibit behavioural problems in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
3. Is there any significant relationship between government factors influence teachers’ willingness to exhibit behavioral problems in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
4. Is there any significant relationship between roles of Headmasters’ in managing teachers’ behaviours problem in primary school in Ilorin West Local Government Area?
5. Is there any significant relationship between Headmasters’ arrestive measures to manage teacher behavioural problems?
6. Is there any significant relationship between Headmasters’ settlement/resolution measures to manage teachers’ behavioural problems?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT This research study attempted to identify ways in which behavioural problems manifest themselves among head teachers in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. It also attempted to find the causes and management or control of such indiscipline behaviours and made recommendations for their management. The necessary data for the research study were collected through the use of questionnaire. One hundred teachers were randomly selected for the study. Chi- ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]APPENDIX EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI NIGERIATEACHERS’ BEHAVIOURS PROBLEMS QUESTIONNAIRE (TBPQ)Dear Respondents, The purpose of this questionnaire is to investigate causes and management of teachers’ behavioural among head teachers in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Your school is one of the sampled schools of this study. Please, you are there requested to express your opinion by ticking (√) in the column provided below. Your response ... Continue reading---
LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Analysis of Headmasters’ factor as a cause of teachers’ behaviours problems in schools Table 2: Analysis of the parental factors as a cause of teachers’ behavioural problems in school Table 3: Analysis of government factor as a cause of teachers’ behavioural problem in school Table 4: Analysis of preventive measure to manage teachers’ behavioural problems in schools Table 5: Analysis of arrestive measure ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE PAGE CERTIFICATION DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study General Questions Research Questions Research Hypotheses Scope of the Study Significance of the Study Definition of Terms and Variables CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATUREIntroduction Concept of Behavioural Problems An Ideal T ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]Sales of material during school: This bad behaviour is now common among the secondary school teachers. According to Sunday Punch Editorial of October 2003, both male and female teachers abandoned their rightful duties to engage in sales of clothes, shoes, cosmetics or provision in and outside the school. It added that most of them are found at Cotonou, Lagos, Kano and other trading center where they are supposed to be in the school teaching innocent children. The Punch described this as a ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHODIntroduction This chapter is designed to present the method adopted for the study.It includes research design, population, samples and sampling technique, research instrument, procedure for data collection, and procedure for data analysis.Research Design The research design for this study is the descriptive survey. The method is adopted because it focuses on collection of information for the purpose of describing and analysing the existing condition of tea ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 7 ]Research Question Two: Do parental factors influence teachers’ willingness to exhibit behavioural problems in secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis. Table 2 shows responses of teachers on parent as a cause of teachers’ behavioural problems. From the table respondent agreed wholeheartedly that parent influence their willingness to exhibit certain act that constitute behavioural problems. The 88(89.8%) teachers agreed that is destroys teachers moral for school work. Parents d ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Introduction The chapter presents summary of the major findings, conclusion and recommendations. Summary Based on the data collected, the percentage of counts for end items revealed the source and how teachers’ behavioural problems are managed and as follows; 1. Principals failure to adopt approximate styles to constrain or facilitates activities of teachers, with inability to provide needed materials and ambiguity ro ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAbdulkareem A.Y. (1988a). Classroom Management. In Y.A. Ajayi (ed) A Guide to Effective Teaching. Ilorin: Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Abdulkareem A.Y. (1988b). The Teacher as Manager. The Pedagogue 5, 58 – 64. Abdulkareem, A.Y. (1992). Issues in Nigerian Education. Ilorin: Kewulere Press. Adebayo, S. (1985). Some aspect of school Management. Ilorin: Education Industries. Adelowo, J.B. (1990). Principles and Practice of Education. Lagos: Nigerian Education Series ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT This research study attempted to identify ways in which behavioural problems manifest themselves among head teachers in primary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. It also attempted to find the causes and management or control of such indiscipline behaviours and made recommendations for their management. The necessary data for the research study were collected through the use of questionnaire. One hundred teachers were randomly selected for the study. Chi- ... Continue reading---