Teachers’ Perception on the Impact of Delinquent Behaviours on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Birnin Kebbi Metropolis of Kebbi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The main focus of this study is to determine teachers' perception of the impact of delinquent behaviours on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Birnin Kebbi metropolis. Descriptive research design was employed for the study. Five research objectives and five research questions were raised to guide the research. Four hundred and sixty-eight respondents participated in the study. A self-designed questionnaire titled “Students Delinquent Behaviour Questionnaire (SDBQ)” was employed to collect necessary data for the study. The data was analysed using frequency count and percentages. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made. Establishing counselling centres and organized enlightenment programmes is imperative. Information pertaining to delinquency should be known to parents, teachers, and students so that they will be well informed about delinquent behaviours, Secondary school teachers should be well sensitised on the need to acquire adequate information on delinquent behaviour. Students should discuss their problems freely among themselves to be able to make well-informed decisions about their future. This measure is expected to help students correct and avoid delinquent behaviour in order to make them useful for themselves and the society as a whole.