Other factors such as the classroom life can cause indiscipline among students. The physical arrangement of the desks and lack of awareness due to distractions outside the classroom are just some of the underlying factors. But could indiscipline only arise out of large classes, limited planning or poor curriculum? .
This writer recalls an incident when he was involved with a disciplinary problem in his school. It had to do when there is a mismatch between teaching style and learning style of the students. I remember asking the teacher to keep his class quiet for it was disturbing other classes around. In a discussion held with the teacher later, it was found that the problems encountered by the teacher's class was as a result of poor planning by the teacher as he was trying to teach a concept in mathematics whereby the students were having trouble seeing the relationship with the skill being taught and how it can be related to a real life situation.
If the students are offered practical courses and concepts that cater to their requirements, they will have a purpose and therefore less time to indulge in bad behavior. (Herriot, 1991). But how can this be achieved? Are there any policies laid out by the school regarding discipline? Does the school have any specific goals for the teachers and students? Developing vision and goals is important. However, if appropriate supporting policies are not developed by people who are in authority and control, the resources, the vision and goals will likely never become a reality.
The ministry of education in collaboration with school boards, supervisors, principals and teachers need to establish, implement and restructure policies that define the expectations and management of the infrastructure within the school. The existing policies need to be re-addressed such as the policy on homework. It is the school's policy to allow children to revise class work covered which helps them evaluate their understanding of what was taught earlier.