ABSTRACT
The study examined classroom management practices on student academic performance in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. In order to acquire more knowledge about the selected topic, the researcher reviewed many textbooks and journal written by knowledgeable people in the field of educational management. Some research works relating to the selected topic are also reviewed. The sample comprised fifty teachers randomly selected from five secondary schools in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. A self constructed questionnaire was used to obtain responses from the subjects. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient statistics was used for data analysis for the study. The result of analysis showed that there is existed significant relationship between the management on the hand and school effectiveness and teachers job performance on the other hand. Consequently, the research suggested among other things that is the need to overhaul the division of the Ministry of Education as well as provision of professional training for the management so as to change the impress that they are fault finder rather than partners’ in progress to teachers.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Classroom management is a critical part of effective instruction. Effective classroom management which begins with efficient lesson planning preparation, helps teacher to teach and students to learn. Student thrive in positive class climate and on environment in which they feel safe, cared for and involved. From a student perspective, effective classroom management provides students with opportunities to socialize while learning interesting content. From a teacher perspective, effective classroom management involves preventive discipline and interesting instruction (Lang and Hebert, 1995). Similarly, classroom management is important because it keeps students motivated to continue their work provides appropriate instruction and feedback, and managing student work and it can keep disruptive behaviours down to a minimum (Doyle, 2001).
The effective teacher is an extremely good classroom manager. Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, and no apparent rules and procedures guide behaviour, chaos becomes the norm. Well-managed classrooms provide an environment in which teaching and learning can flourish. Maintaining order in a classroom is a basic task of teaching (Doyle, 2001; Crandell et al, 1995). Many research studies have resulted that a conducive classroom environment promotes students academic performance (Crandell et al, 1995).
Classroom management practices are a crucial apart of teachers’ success is creating a safe and effective learning environment for students. The purpose of education is to provide a safe a friendly environment in order for learning to take place. Therefore teachers should know how to use and apply strategies that will allow and also help students to learn (Stage and Quiroz, 1997; Zuckerman, 2007).
Also, the purpose of this study is to gain awareness about the classroom management practices and compare the classroom management practices in public and private schools. The research provided insight to determine the effectiveness of the strategies used in both the sectors.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Classroom management based on coercion and behaviour control is linked to retaliatory behaviour disruption leading to conflict, punishment and substandard academic performance. Classroom management based on democratic, humanistic processes is linked with greater student participation, cooperation, and motivation to achieve academically. High schools are routinely managed by teacher control and student compliance models. Further research that supports the use of a democratic classroom management paradigm could help educators to understand the potential link with academic performance.
1.3 Purpose of the Study
The main reason for this research work planned has to do with teacher’s classroom management and student academic performance. The aim of this study are as follows:
i To know how to manage the available resources to suit academic standard of the school.
ii. To have a better insight on how to measure discipline in the school system.
iii. To know teachers effective, affect the students in the school and outside the four wall of the classroom.
iv. To know the extent performance of the students both school and at home.
1.4 Research Questions
This study attempts to provide answers to the following questions:
i. What classroom management practices are being employed in Junior Secondary Schools in Abeokuta?
ii. What effective strategies can be used in classrooms to improve student performance?
iii How can the comparison is made regarding classroom management practices used by the Junior Secondary School.
1.5 Scope of the Study
The coverage of this study is limited to Junior Secondary Schools in Abeokuta South Local Government Area. These are: Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, Lishabi High School, Egba Comprehensive High School, Asero High School. The research work includes all other Junior Secondary School students in various schools at Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
1.6 Research Hypothesis
Junior School students in well-managed classrooms experience significantly greater academic performance than students in poorly-managed classrooms.
Null hypothesis: The Junior Secondary School students in well-managed classrooms do not experience significantly greater academic than students in poorly-managed classrooms.
1.7 Significance of the Study
This is trying to procure the following from the students:
1. It helps the school administration to maintain orderliness in the schools.
2. It equal makes every individual to aware the rule and law that guide the school system.
3. It gives room for the students to become a good leader in life.
1.7 Definition of Terms
Teacher: This is a profession whose job is teaching especially in school.
Classroom Management: These are skills and methods that are employed by the teachers in order to create a safe and conducive learning environment in the classroom.
Strategies: These are plan or guard that is intended to achieve a particular purpose.
Students: These are group of people studying in a particular school.
Academic: This simply mean involving in a lot of reaching and studying rather than practical or technical skill.
Achievement: This can simply put as an act or process of achieving something, the need to raise standards of achievement in education.