Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to find out the strategies teachers use in managing children
with inappropriate behaviours in selected basic schools in Sandema in the Upper East
Region of Ghana. This study employed a mixed method research design to guide the study.
The sample size was 36 respondents. Questionnaire in the form of a Likert-type scale was
used to collect data for the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistical methods. The results revealed that basic school teachers in Sandema mostly relied
on the use of punishment and being genuine and sincere in praise when managing
inappropriate behaviours of children. It was further revealed that there was general
ineffectiveness of regular teachers’ strategies in managing inappropriate behaviours. In view
of the findings, the researcher recommended among other things that educational institutions
at the basic schools should organize seminars, workshops, talks or symposia for teachers on
how to handle inappropriate behaviours of children. Attempts should be made to assist the
teachers to accurately identify, diagnose and institute appropriate behaviour management
strategies such as the token economy, and time out.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, FACULTY OF
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
