Abstract
This study is on Application of classroom management techniques in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, Borno State, Nigeria. The study examined the application of group participation as classroom management technique in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, evaluated the application of rewards as classroom management technique in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, assessed the application of punishment as classroom management technique on teaching in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, among others. Five corresponding research questions were raised which include how do teachers apply group participation technique on teaching in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones; How do teacher apply reward as a classroom management technique on teaching in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones among others and five null hypotheses were tested for this study in line with the objectives. Relevant literatures were reviewed in order to establish base for the study. Survey research design was used in the study. The population of the study was 1063 teachers. A sample size of 319 teachers was used in the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection in the study. The validated instrument was pilot tested and a reliability coefficient of 0.79 was obtained which indicated high level of reliability for the instrument. The information from the questionnaire was collected and analysed using frequency counts and simple percentage, while chi-square (ï£2) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings among others revealed that there was difference in the opinions of teachers on the application of group participation during teaching based on the technique used by teachers such as dividing students into various groups and given them task to carry out certain activities. There was difference in the opinions of teachers on the application of different types of management techniques in the class. Recommendations were made which include that teachers should encourage students‟ involvement in group participation having in mind their individual differences. This will help the teacher carry his students along and ensure effective learning in both small and large class. Teachers in secondary schools should apply forms of punishment like kneeling in front of the classroom, scolding and warning of students. However, when applying punishment technique, teacher should consider the student‟s health. The study concluded that managing a class properly depends on the effective used of various management techniques. Finally, suggestions were made for further research on the application of classroom management techniques in primary schools.
