Discipline and Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students in Mbale Town, Mbale District

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ABSTRACT v

LIST OF TABLES ix

LIST OF FIGURES x

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS xi

CHAPTER ONE I

INTRODUCTION

1.0. Introduction

I . 1. Background of the study

1.2. Statement of the problem 4

1.3. Purpose of the study 5

1.4. Objectives of the study 5

1.5. F{esearch questions 5

1.6. Research hypothesis 5

1.7. Scope of the study 6

1.8. Significance of the study 6

1.9. Conceptual frameworks 7

CHAPTER TWO 8

LITERATURE REVIEW 8

2.0. Introduction 8

2.1. Conceptual review 8

2.2. Theoretical framework 9

2.3. Conceptual frameworks 10

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2.4 Contextual review .11

2.4.lThe effect of management of school rules and regulations on students’ academic

performance 11

2.4,2. The effect oftime management on students’ academic performance 14

2.4.3. The effect of administration of punishments on students’ academic performance 15

2.5. Review ofrelated literature 18

CHAPTER THREE 21

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 21

3.0. Introduction 21

3.1. Description ofthe study area 21

3.2. Research approach 21

3.3. Research Design 22

3.4. Study population 22

3.5. Sample size and sample procedure 22

3.5.1. Sample size 22

3.5.2. Sampling procedure 24

3.6. Data Sources 24

3.6.1 Primary data 24

3.6.2 Secondary data 24

3.7. Data collection methods/instruments 24

3.7.1. Questionnaire 24

3.7.2. In-depth interview with key informants 25

3.8. Validity and reliability of instruments 25

3.8.1. Validity 25

3.8.2. Reliability 25

3.9. Research procedure 26

3.9.1. Data analysis 26

3.9.2. Data presentatiorn 27

3.10. Ethical Considerations 27

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CHAPTER FOUR .28

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 28

4.0 Introduction 28

4.1. Students Characteristics 28

4.2 Effect of management of school Rules and Regulations on Students’ Academic

Performance 28

4.3 Observances oftime management and students’ academic performance 32

4.4 Influence of Punishment administration on Students’ Academic Performance 34

CHAPTER FIVE 37

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 37

5.0 Introduction 37

5.1. Summary ofthe Study 37

5.2 Summary of the Major Findings 37

5.2.1 on effects of School Rules and Regulations on students’ academic performance 37

5.2.2 Effects of observance time management on students academic performance 38

5.2.3. On the effects of administration of Punishment on students’ Academic Performance .,.38

5.5 Recommendations 39

5.5.1 Recommendations for Practical Action 40

5.5.2 Recommendation for Further Studies 40

REFERENCES 41

APPENDIX A: QUESTIONNAIRE 42

APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW GUIDE TO DISCIPLINE MASTERS/MISTRESSES 46

APPENDIX C: INTERVIEW GUIDE TO SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS 47

APPENDIX: D: BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE RESEARCH STUDY 48

APPENDIX: E: RESEARCH TIME FRAME 49

APPENDIX F. SKETCH MAP OF UGANDA SHOWING MBALE DISTRICT 50