CHANGES IN STUDENTS DISCIPLINE AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION – International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce

CHANGES IN STUDENTS DISCIPLINE AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION

Authors: Easaw Alemayehu Assefa & Chehos Kebede Zenebe

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and far-reaching impact on education systems worldwide, including high schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objective of this study was therefore to investigate whether the discipline of students in the high schools of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has changed after the COVID-19 pandemic or not. Utilizing a mixed-method study, the manuscript investigates the impact of the pandemic, disruptions to routines and structures, and limitations on in-person interactions on student discipline. The quantitative analysis provides statistical data on the prevalence and nature of discipline issues before and after COVID-19, while the qualitative analysis explores the experiences and perspectives of students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The findings suggest that the pandemic has presented challenges for students in maintaining discipline. The shift to remote learning created difficulties in direct supervision, while the blurring of boundaries between school and home disrupted the usual routines and structures that contribute to discipline. Limited socialization opportunities and reduced engagement with peers and teachers may have further affected student behavior. The implications of the findings highlight the need for educational institutions and administrators to adapt their approaches to discipline, teachers to utilize innovative instructional methods, parents to actively support discipline at home, policy-makers to consider the long-term effects on student discipline, and future research to explore effective interventions. By addressing these implications, stakeholders can collaboratively promote a positive learning environment and support students in navigating the challenges brought about by the pandemic.

Keywords: Changes, Covid-19, Discipline, High Schools

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