CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: THE CASE OF DEGAHABUR CITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE SOMALI REGIONAL STATE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was classroom management practices and investigate the pressing issue of classroom management and factors that contribute or affect the teaching learning at Degehabur City administration. To conduct the study a descriptive survey design was deployed. From the high schools of Degehabur city. We have three sample population at Degehabur council secondary schools. These populations are-; 162 teachers, and 220 students were randomly selected. Questionnaire were distributed to the selected teachers and students, interviews were carried out with school principals, and classroom observations were conducted by help of two supervisors and by the researcher. Data analysis was made by using statistical tools such as frequency counts, percentage and mean and rank order correlation coefficient to identify where there were difference and agreement among respondents on several items included in the questionnaire, and guiding questions prepared for this purpose. The finding of the study revealed that teachers did not have awareness that the pattern of students sitting arrangement determines the kind of teaching method employed, teacher did not realize that motivations couldn’t be attainable unless it is intertwined with the sex, ability and the background of students. Most teachers were seen less committed to use many of various motivational device teaching and methods. They are also not committed to prepare a well-organized lesson plan and clearly set objective of the lesson, ignoring was the most commonly used technique of managing the students off-task behavior. teachers were seen demanding the student’s attention, teachers students and the parents relationship were not strong, more or less the physical layer (feature) of the classroom was conducive to enhance classroom student’s learning etc. Based on the finding, it was concluded that there is a need for empowerment of teachers of management of their classrooms. Teachers should identify and present their own needs. They should explore new ideas and information. It is important for teachers to possess and develop a set of skills to perform their task effectively. They should think about their classroom management practices