BREAKING THE CYCLE: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO CURB INDISCIPLINE AND FOSTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Abstract

This paper addresses the critical nexus between student indiscipline and academic underachievement in Nigerian schools. Confronting manifestations such as truancy and poor engagement, the study argue that proactive classroom management is the essential channel for a breakthrough. The analysis identifies the root causes of this crisis, including inconsistent teaching practices and socio-environmental factors, and demonstrates how they are compounded by poor classroom management. Central to our thesis is the evidence that teachers who employ empathetic, adaptable, and authoritative management strategies can create a disciplined environment where learning thrives. Ultimately, we assert that improving classroom management is not merely an administrative task but the cornerstone of educational reform. The paper concludes with targeted recommendations for teacher training, student support systems, and instructional leadership to cultivate the disciplined, engaging, and achievement-oriented classrooms that Nigerian students require.