AN APPRAISAL OF ACADEMIC INDISCIPLINE AND FAILURE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN ATIBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT This study investigates indiscipline and failure in English Language in selected secondary schools in Atiba Local Government. This chapter outlines the research methodology employed to investigate the academic indiscipline and failure among secondary school students, particularly in the context of English Language learning. Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 60 junior and secondary school students through structured questionnaires. It describes the various methods and techniques used to collect and analyze the data gathered for the study to gain a deeper understanding of the topic under study. It therefore encompasses research design, study area, population of the study, sample size, sampling techniques, instrument for data collection, sources of data collection, validity of research instrument, reliability of the instrument, administration of the instrument, method of data analysis and decision rule. Based on the recommendation, Cordial relationship should exist between parents and school authorities so that they can work together in trying to reduce indiscipline. Both the home and school environment should make learning exciting and conducive to children. There should be reward for good conduct and punishment for bad conduct at home, school and the society. Schools should endeavor to have competent and professional counselors who will help indiscipline students stop misbehaving by clearly discussing with them the consequences of indiscipline and benefits of being disciplined. Teachers should be wary of different forms of indiscipline in the schools in an attempt to create safe and conducive learning environment. Schools to have constant staff development workshops that focus on indiscipline; types, causes, and preventive approaches to management of indiscipline. The parent- child relationship should be cordial enough to permit the children discuss their problems with them and to enhance their emotional stability.