Closed Circuit Television (Cctv) System and Management of Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Imenti North-Sub County, Meru County, Kenya

Paul Kariuki Ngige, Edward P.G. Kathuni & Joseph M. Kirugua
Tharaka University, Kenya
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Abstract: Discipline amongst students guarantees success in the achievement of school activities and ensures excellent academic performance. However, challenges in monitoring or documenting students’ indiscipline cases are mitigated by Closed Circuit Television system which improves the management of student discipline. Therefore, the study investigated the impact of using Closed Circuit Television system to manage student discipline in public secondary schools in Imenti North Sub County in Meru County, Kenya. Systems theory of management by Ludwig von bertalanffy (1951) and scientific theory of management by Fredrick Winsor Taylor (1909) guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was employed. The target population was 448 respondents. A sample size of 90 participants comprising of principals, deputy principals, class teachers and class secretaries was obtained through Purposive sampling method. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. Piloting was conducted in Meru Central sub county. Content validity was determined by supervisors and experts. Reliability of instruments was confirmed by a Cronbach alpha Coefficient of 0.76. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Quantitative data was examined through descriptive analysis using percentages and averages and analysed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 29. Qualitative data was presented narratively while quantitative data was presented in tables and charts. The findings showed that CCTV systems improve monitoring and deter misbehavior, contributing positively to student discipline. The study concluded that CCTV systems protect both learners and property thus resulting in effective management of discipline in schools. The study recommended that the Government, parents and guardians provide adequate funding for the installation and maintenance of technological systems in schools.