IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF PREFECTS IN WULUGU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES

Abstract

This study sought to improve the performance of prefects in Wulugu Senior High School through orientation programmes. Literature related to the study was reviewed under the following categories: the conceptual analysis, meaning of orientation, types of orientation, reasons for orientation of school prefects, effects of orientation on performance, relationship between awareness of rules and regulations and its compliance by prefects. This study employed action research design. The study population consisted of 33 school prefects of Wulugu Senior High School. Data was collected using questionnaire, interviews observation and test. The study established that orientation play a pivotal role on prefect’s performance, commitment and discipline. It also established positive relationship between awareness of code of conduct of students and compliance. The study recommended that, the orientation of prefects should be tailored to meet the need of individual prefects based on their roles and responsibilities, Constant leadership seminars should be organised for prefects to serve as an in-built programme in the school so that administrative skills of prefects are further sharpened ,the school administration should ensure that each prefect is given a prefect’s hand book that defines the authority and roles of prefects to serve as reference while undertaking their duties.