The Role Of Chaplaincy Programs In Promoting Students’ Discipline In Secondary Schools: A Case Of Church Sponsored Secondary Schools In Machakos Sub-County

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NJAGI JUSTIN MUGENDI , REV DR. JAMES MWITA , PROF. MARY GETUI

Key words: - Chaplaincy programs. students discipline, secondary schools ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Abstract: The promotion of discipline in secondary schools has become a prevailing concern, particularly in learning institutions around the world. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chaplaincy programs in promoting students discipline in secondary schools in Machakos Sub-County, with a particular focus on church-sponsored schools. From moral support to discipline: investigated the role of chaplaincy programs in promoting students' discipline in secondary schools. The study has provided an overview of chaplaincy programs while analyzing their importance in promoting students' moral support, examining the correlation between religion and discipline, surveying church-sponsored secondary schools on the effectiveness of chaplaincy programs, presenting case studies of successful chaplaincy programs, identifying challenges faced by chaplains in promoting student discipline, comparing these programs to other discipline-promoting initiatives, and finally it has provided recommendations for improving chaplaincy programs in church-sponsored secondary schools in Machakos Sub-County. The study has four specific objectives; (i) to assess the chaplaincy programs in church Sponsored Secondary Schools. (ii) to explore the Influence of Chaplaincy Programs on the Social Development of Students, Enhancing Discipline in Secondary Schools Affiliated with Religious Institutions. (iii) to investigate whether Chaplaincy services contribute to spiritual development of students and promote discipline in church Sponsored Secondary Schools. (iv) to identify challenges experienced by Chaplains in church Sponsored Secondary Schools. The study has used a quantitative methodology to survey thirty-nine (39) church sponsored schools in Machakos Sub-County, using a spatially based systematic sampling technique. The study is anchored on two theories namely, theory of planned behavior and contrast theory, and adopts mixed research design. Stratified, simple random and proportionate sampling methods was used to select 390 respondents. Structured questionnaires with close-ended and open questions were used to collect the data. The data collected was intended to find out the role of Chaplaincy programs in promoting students’ discipline in secondary schools sponsored by the churches in Machakos Sub County. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to process the quantitative data. Multiple Regression, any Variance, and Chi Square statistical data analysis techniques was used. The results were presented on tables and figures. The researcher gave recommendations on how to improve chaplaincy services which helped in improved students discipline in basic Education learning institutions. The study recommendations were as follows; There is need to redefine the role of the chaplain to schools and the public, which will help students and schools to properly understand chaplaincy functions, Chaplaincy services should be supported with funds to carry out all its activities, this will enable the chaplain implement all that is necessary for its functioning, Schools should give chaplaincy enough time and medium to carry out its activities, so as to achieve its aim, Chaplains should be professional trained personnel, to be able to carry out the pastoral ministry efficiently and effectively, Chaplaincy should intensify her pastoral care duties in schools, knowing the fact that chaplaincy is an extension of the church to the world and Schools should make provision for chaplaincy services, employing the service of a chaplain, to guide and nurture the students in proper ways.

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NJAGI JUSTIN MUGENDI, REV DR. JAMES MWITA, & PROF. MARY GETUI (May-2024). The Role Of Chaplaincy Programs In Promoting Students’ Discipline In Secondary Schools: A Case Of Church Sponsored Secondary Schools In Machakos Sub-County. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(5), d728-d738. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2405382.pdf

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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_218037

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Country: MACHAKOS, MACHAKOS, Kenya

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