Stretch of knowledge on classroom management principles of teachers in secondary schools

Abstract

The content of this paper is on stretch of knowledge on classroom management principles of teachers in secondary schools. Twelve secondary schools were randomly selected in Owo, Ondo State of Nigeria. Seventy five teachers selected using non-probability quota sampling technique participated from the identified population. A questionnaire, having structured and free responses sections on knowledge of classroom management principles was administered to the teachers. The pass levels at (40, 60 and 70%) of the teachers on the free responses section of the questionnaire were analyzed by comparing them to the failure levels using Chi-Square (c2) statistics. The findings were then compared to the performances of the teachers on the structured section of the questionnaire. The conclusive analysis showed that stretch of knowledge on classroom management principles of teachers in the secondary schools was inadequate. The teachers required better training and improved self-esteem to be able to manage classroom sufficiently and realize effective teaching so that learners may learn profitably to develop society. Key words: Classroom management/organization/discipline/control, effective teaching, curriculum methodology, curriculum and instruction.