IMPACT OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ON TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA, NIGERIA
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Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
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This study is on the impact of Classroom Management Techniques on teaching and learning
in secondary schools in FCT Abuja, Nigeria. The study has five (5) objectives among which
are to: examine the impact of punishment on teaching and learning in secondary schools in
FCT Abuja, assess the impact of motivation on teaching and learning in secondary schools in
FCT Abuja. The objectives of the study were designed to correspond with the research
questions, hypotheses and basic assumptions. The study will be of benefits to school
Administrators, Teachers, Students and Ministry of Education officials in FCT Abuja. The
study covered all public secondary schools in FCT Abuja and limited to impact of classroom
management techniques on teaching and learning in secondary schools in Abuja. The review
of related literature is based on the issues of objectives of the study. The study adopted
descriptive survey method. The population of the study was 8,398. The sample size was 132
and stratified random sampling was used to draw the sample. A structured questionnaire was
used to collect data for the study. The validity of the instrument was determined by two
supervisors and other expects in Educational {Administration and Planning. The reliability
coefficient of the instrument using Cronbach-Alpha technique, showed the reliability value of
0.78. The research questions were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science
(SPSS) Version 23 presented in tables, frequencies and mean scores. All the six null
hypothesis were tested using inferential statistic (t- test) .Out of the six null hypotheses tested,
four were retained while two were rejected. The findings, among others showed that
punishment helped students to maintain order in the classroom during teaching and learning
in secondary schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Students actively participated in
classroom activities in most secondary schools. The conclusion and among others showed
that punishment helped Students remain on their seats and also maintain order in the
classroom for effective teaching and learning. The recommendations made, include
Government, Stakeholders, Policy Makers and School management should provide different
punishment strategies that will cause positive change in students‟ behaviours and promote
effective teaching and learning in secondary schools.