Counseling Services on Management of Students’ Discipline in Secondary Schools in Keren Sub-Zone, Anseba Region, Eritrea

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess counseling services on management of students discipline in secondary schools in Keren Sub-Zone, Anseba Region, Eritrea. The research was anchored on Social Learning Theory of Albert Bandura. The study used convergent parallel mixed method research design. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data. A sample of 306 students, 20 teachers, 5 head masters, 5 teacher counselors were used for this study. Systematic sampling, simple random and purposive sampling were used to select schools and the participants. The validity and reliability of the instruments was guaranteed by piloting and Cronbach Alpha technique. Data gathered through questionnaires was processed using descriptive statistical techniques involving frequencies, percentages and means. Results were then presented using tables, pie charts and bar graphs. Data gathered through interview guides was analyzed and presented using quotes, themes and narrative descriptions. The findings of the study show that counseling was minimally used to manage student discipline in secondary schools in Keren subzone. Majority of students, 57.6% and teachers, 75% reported that their schools did not have counselling service.