Teachers perceptions on the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities learning in inclusive education setting. A case study of Sanyati district in Zimbabwe

,Jabulani Mpofu

doi:10.15580/gjss.2018.4.120318167

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe The researcher examined the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe of the influence of teacher class management skills, teachers attitudes towards learners with disabilities teacher lesson preparation on indiscipline among learners with disabilities learning in inclusive education setting. A survey to determine investigate the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe was carried using thirty teachers (15 males, 15 female) from both primary and secondary schools in Sanyati district in Zimbabwe. Measures of central tendencies (mode, percentages) were used to analyse data from the study. The study found out that they were a great influence of teacher class management skills, teacher’s attitudes towards learners with disabilities teacher lesson preparation on indiscipline among learners with disabilities learning in inclusive education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe. This study recommends in servicing of teachers teaching learners with disabilities in inclusive education to equip them with basic special needs education skills so that they know how to handle such learners in an inclusive education setting. Keywords: Disabilities, inclusion, discipline, indiscipline, class management, attitude, teacher preparation

Highlights

Indiscipline among learners with disabilities in schools has assumed alarming proportions both in terms of frequency and severity and should be dealt with as a matter of urgency (Burden, 2000)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe The researcher examined the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in education setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe of the influence of teacher class management skills, teachers attitudes towards learners with disabilities teacher lesson preparation on indiscipline among learners with disabilities learning in inclusive education setting
Reporting on a study done with principal and teachers, Joseph (2002) lists tardiness, absenteeism, physical conflicts, drug use, gangs and physical abuse among major concerns. He reports that the zero tolerance have not been very effective. later reported that many tend to believe that our schools are in crisis and this is linked to the failure of the school leaders to resolve conflicts. He adds that learning occurs best in an orderly environment this study investigated the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities in inclusive setting in Sanyati District in Zimbabwe was guided by the following research questions

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Introduction

Indiscipline among learners with disabilities in schools has assumed alarming proportions both in terms of frequency and severity and should be dealt with as a matter of urgency (Burden, 2000). In order to deal with a problem effectively, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the underlying reasons of indiscipline behind the observed misbehavior. Discipline is one of the basic requirements for successful teaching – learning processing in schools and is one of the subjects of concern for teachers. It is against this background that this research was carried out to investigate the causes of indiscipline among learners with disabilities learning in inclusive education.

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