01 A Comparative Study of the Discipline Management of Head Teachers of Secondary Schools

Abstract

This quantitative study compares the performance of directly appointed and promoted head teachers of public secondary schools of the Punjab regarding discipline management. Fifty public secondary schools of district Sargodha were selected as sample of the study. A 5-point Likerttype questionnaire was developed for data collection purpose regarding nine important dimensions of disciplinary responsibilities, i.e., monitoring punctuality, supervision of morning assembly, observing regularity, actions taken in case of absenteeism, assurance of proper uniform for students, control of disturbance in school, observance of movement rules, supervision of academic tasks and conflict resolution.. The data was collected through survey technique, from head teachers of selected schools. The findings drawn from analysis revealed that promoted head teachers perform their duties more efficiently than directly appointed head teachers.