School Environment Factors Influencing Students’ Discpline In Secondary Schools In Gucha South Sub-County, Kisii County

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine school environment factors influencing students’ discipline in secondary schools in Gucha south sub county Kisii County. The study objectives were to determine how school location influence students’ discipline in secondary schools in Gucha south sub county; to establish how the state of school physical facilities influence students discipline in secondary schools; to assess how student involvement in school administration influence students’ discipline and to determine the extent to which levels of hygiene in secondary schools influence students discipline in secondary schools. This study engaged a descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study consisted of all the50 secondary schools in the sub county. For the purpose of this study the sample size was taken from all the 50 secondary schools comprising of 15 deputy principals and 325 form three students translating to 30% of the target population. The study used a questionnaire and an interview guide to gather primary data. Data analysis SPSS version 22.0 and Microsoft excels to yield quantitative information through tabulations frequencies and percentages. Tables were used to present responses and ease comparisons. Qualitative data was presented in narrative statements based on the related thematic areas and the research outcomes given in text form. The study concludes that the school environment still remains a challenge in relation to matters of student discipline. Many of the schools do not provide conducive environments for the students to operate in. The school physical facilities need to be considered a long side other requirements to ensure that students have conducive facilities to use. School administrations have a challenge of ensuring that the student captains are involved fully on matters concerning them as is the requirement of the Ministry of Education .The study also commends that levels of hygiene in schools should be to the required standards to avoid unnecessary student ailments. Principals need to ultimately follow the policies set by the Ministry of Education on matters concerning students discipline management. School disciplinary committees need to allow the student captains to attend so as to have a better forum of airing their views as concerns their discipline. Students need to be consulted before effecting change especially on matters affecting them. Principals need to ultimately follow to the policies set by the Ministry of Education on matters concerning students discipline management.