The causes and effects of indiscipline on academic performance of pupils in Bosore MA Primary School

Abstract

Indiscipline in schools in Ghana is a concern to policy makers, administrators, teachers, parents and even students in the country. Most common acts of indiscipline among students include stealing, cheating in examinations, lateness to school and absenteeism. The objective of this study was to investigate the causes and effects of indiscipline among Bosore M/A Primary School in the Kwabre East Municipal of the Ashanti region. The study was guided by five research questions. Descriptive survey design was used. A total of 140 respondents’ made up of teachers and primary pupils were selected through systematic sampling technique. Closed ended questionnaires were used to collect the data from both the teachers and primary pupils made up of class three to class six and teachers. It was found out from the study that watching of films, influence from peers, teacher absenteeism, stealing, broken home, single parenting and poverty are the main causes of indiscipline among primary pupils in the school. The study recommended that teachers should involve primary pupils in the decision making and also act as mentors to counsel pupils so as impart good values to primary pupils. Parents should play active role in nurturing their own children on norms and values in the society.