Strategies used by Heads of Secondary Schools in Managing Students' Discipline for Academic Achievement in Ilemela District, Mwanza, Tanzania

Abstract

The strategy to maintain student discipline in secondary school is a crucial which guide students for future self-sustainability and the right to learn since a well-disciplined student learn without any distraction. The study examined the strategies used by heads of secondary schools in managing indiscipline problems for students’ academic achievement in Ilemela District in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. The study used convergent parallel mixed research design and applied assertive discipline theory. Data were collected from 113 respondents using questionnaires and interview guide. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistic with the help of the SPSS Version 20, IBM, USA. The study revealed that the strategies used to curb the indiscipline cases include the use of guidance and counseling, cooperation between teachers and parents, provision of positive and negative rewards, and rules and regulations have to be enacted. The study recommended that teachers should have good relationship with both parents and students, parents should play their parenting roles effectively.