Conflicts Management in Schools

ISBN-13: 9783659102745 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 188 str.

Mbobo Machibula

Opis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the management of conflict in the selected secondary schools in Tabora municipality. A case study design was employed in this investigation with mixed methodology comprising qualitative and quantitative research approach. The instruments used were questionnaires, interviews, documentary reviews and focus group discussion. The findings indicated that the causes of conflicts in the sampled secondary schools varied and resolution of various forms of conflicts would therefore vary and require specific strategies since the root causes may be unique. Moreover, the findings revealed that the most prevalent conflicts were between teachers and students as well as between students and school administration. Conflicts between school administration and teachers were fewer as were those among teachers and students. The study concluded that heads of schools, students and teachers were not aware of conflict resolution mechanisms in their schools. Most of the schools did not have defined conflict resolution mechanism and the existing ones were not effective. It is recommended that local education authorities need to organize seminars and workshops

O autorze

Machibula, MboboMachibula Mbobo was born in Mwang'halanga vicinity, Bukama village in Igunga District-Tabora region in 1978. He started his Primary Education at Bukama primary school from 1987-1993, joined Bagamoyo Secondary School in 1994-1997 for Ordinary level study, from 1998-2000 he attended advanced level study at Musoma Technical High School.