Management of school discipline in Tabaco city division

This study aimed to determine the elementary schools’ practices in managing school discipline.  Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: 1.) What are the disciplinary practices employed in the schools along: integration of discipline in education session; motivation of support groups; orientation of parents during the meeting; establishment of a child-friendly mechanism; and strengthening of values in the classroom? 2.) What is the level of practice along the given areas? 3.) Is there a significant difference on the level of practice between the two districts along the different areas? 4.) What are the challenges in management of school discipline? 5.) What capacity building program maybe proposed to address the challenges?

The study employed the descriptive method of research adopting the survey-type of design.  The level of practice of management of school discipline was evaluated along the given areas. Challenges along management of school discipline were identified and served as basis in crafting capacity building programs to effectively institute disciplinary measures.

The main sources of data were the Grades 1 – 6 teachers - 115 from District 5 and 75 from District 7 of SDO – Tabaco City. The secondary data were taken from the published and unpublished theses and dissertations, books, journals, internet and other printed materials. Data collected were computed and transformed into tables and interpreted.