CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING: A STUDY BASED ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING: A STUDY BASED ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS APARNA GANESH ABSTRACT Discipline is an essential element of classroom management and plays a crucial role in ensuring meaningful learning experiences for students. A disciplined classroom environment supports concentration, encourages participation, and helps maintain a structured flow of teaching–learning activities. This study explores students’ perceptions of classroom discipline and its influence on learning. Using a survey method, data were collected from 30 school students through a Google Form containing ten statements related to discipline, teacher behavior, motivation, and classroom atmosphere. The responses were analyzed using graphical representation in the form of pie charts. The findings reveal that most students associate discipline with better concentration, improved understanding of lessons, and increased confidence in participation. The study ...