ABSTRACT
The research work was set out to find out the Examination of parents and Teacher’s perception and attitude toward the use of corporal punishment in Secondary School in Irepodun LGEA.
Data were collected from two hundred randomly selected students through influence of an examination of parents and teachers perception and attitude towards the use of corporal punishment in secondary schools questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using frequency, counts, percentage and t-test.
The results revealed that there were no significant differences in the influence of corporal punishment in secondary schools in Irepodun Local Government Area however found on the basis of parent and teachers perception and attitude.
Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should stop changing of educational system without reference to the effect on children in schools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 8
Purpose of the Study 9
General Questions 10
Research Questions 10
Research Hypothesis 11
Significant of the Study 11
Scope of the Study 12
Operational Definition of Terms 13
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction 15
Corporal Punishment and Indiscipline 15
Functions of punishment in the schools 19
Supporters of Corporal Punishment 21
Opposes of Corporal Punishment 27
Appraisal of Literature Reviewed 36
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHOD
Introduction 38
Research Design 38
The Population 39
Sample and Sampling Techniques 40
Instrumentation 41
Validation of the Instrument 42
Reliability of the Instrument 43
Administration and Collection of Data 44
Data Analysis and Techniques 45
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULTS AND DATA PRESENTATION
Analysis of Results 47
Discussion of the findings 62
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 66
Conclusion 67
Implication of the Study 69
Recommendations 69
Suggestion for further Studies 72
References 73
