Exploring the Role of School Heads in Maintaining School Discipline in Pakistan Context

Abstract

The study was descriptive and quantitative in nature. The population of the study comprised of girls’ high school heads, teachers and students at both public and private levels in District Lakki Marwat but only teachers were selected as a sample of study (n = 200 respondents, 100 Government High School and 100 Private High School teachers by applying a simple random sampling technique. Main objective of the study was to know perception of teachers regarding role of school heads in maintaining school discipline in Pakistan. A questionnaire of 5-points Likert scale was used for the data collection. Data were statistically analyzed through SPPS by using Means and Standard Deviation, and independent samples t-tests during analysis. Results and conclusions were drawn by revealing that the private School head has a more effective role and interest in maintaining school discipline than Government School head. Some recommendations were suggested that the government, policy or the decision makers, scholars & education department may play a significant role to keep in touch with school heads from time to time by conducting meetings, training & seminars with them to ensure quality education at school level under supervision & leadership of school heads.