Title:
SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND STUDENTS’ DISCIPLINE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Authors:
Michael Sunday AYEERUN ,Nigeria

Abstract:
This study examined School Rules and Regulations and Students Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria; using descriptive survey design with two research questions and one hypothesis tested. The population comprised all the Principals, Teachers and students in the 304 Public Secondary Schools in Ondo State. A sample of 3213 participants consisting of 153 principals and 3060 students selected from 153 Public Secondary Schools in nine LGAs of the State using the multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a questionnaire titled “School Rules and Regulations and Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Ondo State, (SRRSDIPSSQ). Data were analyzed using frequency, mean and Pearson product moment correlation statistics and the hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance. Finding shows that there is a significant relationship (r-0.72) between School Rules and Regulations and Students’ Discipline. Based on findings, the study recommended improvement of students awareness of School Rules and Regulations to ensure students discipline.