Classroom Management Strategies and Students’ Interest in Studying the Ibibio Language Among Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State
Chapter One
Purpose of the Study
The general purpose of this study is to find out the influence of classroom management on students’ interest in studying Ibibio language among secondary schools in Uyo LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
Specifically, the study sought to
- Identify the influence of classroom discipline on students’ interest in studying Ibibio language among secondary schools in Uyo LGA of Akwa Ibom
- Identify the influence of classroom motivation on students’ interest in studying Ibibio language among secondary schools in Uyo LGA of Akwa Ibom
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Theoretical Framework
This study is anchored on the theory of management that is considered relevant to this research. To this effect, the human relations theory was considered appropriate for this study. The proponents of human relations approach to administration and management share the view that developing and maintaining harmonious relations between employed and supervisors, teachers and students is quite fundamental to all organization. Follet, May, Owen (2003) in Akpakum (2008) were the early advocates of this theory and in their work, they emphasized the human side of the theory, which is that a satisfied student is an effective student. The theory therefore emphasized that an increase of employee or student classroom discipline, motivation, use of appropriate teaching methods and morals will increase their productivity or achievement. The human relations theory basically holds that financial remunerations through a significant motivator is not the driving force behind workers effectiveness or students effectiveness (Focho, 2001). Other non-economic factors such as the physical and psychological work or classroom atmosphere can be powerful motivators (Usman, 2005).
There are several definitions of classroom management, classroom management is defined as the different persons view it. Classroom management can be defined as the orderly control of the students, the class environment and teaching materials in order to obtain the desired learning objectives which can enhance the interest in studying of students. Mgbodile (2004) sees classroom management and administration as the process of creating favourable conditions to facilitate instructions as well as that of regulating social behavior of students. He viewed classroom management and organization as a function of proper knowledge, dedication, skill and training for which they are called. The behaviour and the reaction of students are much related to the degree of teachers’ proper management of the classroom.
Akpakwu (2003) defines classroom management as the orderly control of the learners, teaching materials and teaching aids in order to obtain the desired learning objectives. Classroom management considering the above mentioned views, could be conceptualized as the planning, management and execution of the school programmes as it affect teaching and learning in the classroom. The teacher manages the physical as well as the psychological environment to create an atmosphere that is conducive for learning.
According to Grayson (2001). Students’ interest in studying is simply what you get out of an activity for what you put in. Ibibio language Students’ Interest in studying also takes into cognizance both quality and quantity of the results achieved. For student to be performing academically well, implies that it is not just number of graduates of the system that matters, but how relevant and competent the graduates are in meeting the societal aspiration. (Fadipe, 2000).
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Research Design
Methodology
The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of 34 Ibibio language teachers in 26 grant aided secondary schools in the study area. A sample of 15 teachers represent 44% of the total number of teachers and 10 grant aided secondary schools representing 15% of the total number of schools were randomly selected for the study. The simple random sampling method was used to select the sample size. This method was adopted since the target population is homogenous and the selection of this sample served as a representative of the total population.
The main instrument adopted for the collection of data was a 10 item structured questionnaire captioned influence of classroom management in Ibibio language students’ interest in studying questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated by experts in Educational Management and Test and measurement of the faculty of Education, Akwa Ibom State University, Makurdi. The questionnaire was trial tested using 10 teachers and yielded a reliability coefficient value of 0.80 using cronbach Alpha. The coefficient signified high internal consistency and reliability (Pallent, 2007). The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the Research Questions while chisquare was used to test the Null Hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance.
Research Design
The study adopted the descriptive survey design.
This type of research design is appropriate for studying how the peculiarities of how class management would affect the performance in different students groups at the secondary school level. In other words, the research design is appropriate to the type of research conducted which is largely an evaluation.
Population
The population of the study consisted of 34 Ibibio language teachers in 26 grant aided secondary schools in the study area.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALSIS AND RESULT PRESENTATION
Discussion of Findings
Research Question One: What is influence of classroom discipline on students’ interest in studying Ibibio language: The data for providing answers to this Research Questions are presented in Table 1.
CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Conclusion
Based on the results of this study, it has been established that, classroom discipline and motivation by teachers significantly influence students’ interest in studying Ibibio language among secondary schools in Uyo LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
It is believed that conducive class size and availability of resources with available school facilities will gear up expected outcomes of education that will facilitate good social, political and economic emancipation, effective teaching and learning process as well as interest in studyings of students.
Hence it has been established that facilities are potent to greater interest in studying of students. Therefore, it requires prompt attention on the part of the education stakeholders in Oyo State and the nation in order to improve the poor condition of class size and availability of resources and academic situation of secondary schools from its present state. Moreover, there are some facilities that can be improvised by the teachers in order to facilitate teaching and learning, hence such facilities should be improvised by the teachers.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made
- Teachers should always maintain discipline in their classrooms
- Teachers should endeavour to introduce motive ideas to motivate learning like frequent involvement in debates, quizzes competition.
- Teachers should identify and use appropriate motivation as a key factor influencing students’ behavior and achievement by transmitting the required knowledge and skills to inspire their students to greater height in academics.
- Education stakeholders should endeavor to provide adequate class furniture (chairs and lockers or desk) in public secondary schools and students should be oriented on how to maintain these facilities because most a time’s students destroy these facilities by themselves.
- Small class size should be maintained in public secondary schools and the population of students admitted into public schools should depend on the available space and facilities. Because, there is need to make the number of students to be taught in the class to be moderate, so that the teacher would be able to manage the class effectively and give individual attention to students where necessary.
- Adequate instructional resources should be made available in public secondary schools and teachers should be encouraged to be using instructional resources in the course of presenting their lessons and they should be made to update their knowledge and skills in improvisation of instructional resources through seminars, workshops and conferences organized by government and professional bodies.
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