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    Role of education stakeholders in managing discipline among day public secondary school students living in rented houses in Tanzania: a case of Nzega district in Tabora - Tanzania
    (The University of Dodoma, 2023) Augustino, Elizabeth
    This study investigated the role of education stakeholders in managing discipline among day public secondary school students living in rented houses in Tabora, Tanzania. Specifically, the study was conducted in Nzega District. Social control theory guided this study. A qualitative research approach was employed coupled with a case study design. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select heads of schools, discipline masters, parents, landlords, community members and students. Seventy one (71) respondents were involved in the study. Moreover, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, observation and documentary review. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data. The study finding revealed that, rented house environment did not adequately support management of students’ discipline. Findings from observations indicate that among 15 rented houses 14 lacked fence, security guards, rules and regulations to control students’ discipline. Besides, the study findings revealed that stakeholders including parents, teachers and community members used different strategies to manage day public secondary schools’ students’ discipline who are living in rented houses. These are guidance and counseling services, enforcement of school rules and regulations, regular examination of students’ attendance, collaboration between parents and local government, provision of student needs, visiting and monitoring their children. Moreover, community members were involved in managing students' discipline by making communication with parents and school management. Furthermore, the study findings revealed challenges affecting the management of discipline among day public secondary schools’ students living in rented houses. Lack of reliable communication channels, shortage of school supplies and poor provision of students’ needs, poor housing condition and services were reported to be the main challenges. The study recommends that schools should work more closely with parents and community members to develop a comprehensive plan for managing discipline among students including those living in rented houses. This plan should include clear rules and regulations, as well as regular communication between all stakeholders. The government and responsible authorities to draw attention on the issue of students living in rented houses by formulating policies that direct landlords to be responsible for providing environment that control students discipline.