Abstract:
It is not far-fetched that schools play key role in producing effective manpower for the
development of states. However, the social challenges encountered by Management in
the school organization in Ghana and elsewhere have not been adequately addressed.
One of the key challenges in the school organization which needs particular attention by
education stakeholders in the country is students’ unrest. The study sought to examine
the causes and impacts of students’ unrest in schools. The research methodology was
descriptive survey method. It involved a sample size of thirty-seven (37) selected from
the population for the collection of data. It included the head of the school, senior
housemaster, 4 housemasters, the chief security, 5 teaching staff members, 5 parents and
20 students. In choosing the sample size, the researcher considered time factor and
available resources at her disposure. The main instrument for data collection was
interview, questionnaire and observation. Qualitative method was employed in the
analysis of data. However, quantitative approach was resorted to where appropriate. All
ethical issues were duly observed. Findings of the study on the causes of students’ unrest
were identified to include poor food supply and catering services and high fee charges.
Improvement in students’ welfare, government intervention and effective guidance and
counselling among others have been recommended to all stakeholders in education to
consider in finding solutions to students’ unrest.
Description:
A Project Report in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of
Education and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the award of Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree.
