Contribution of teacher attitude to management of student safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in kenya

Abstract

Parents expect a secure learning environment for their children while in teachers’ custody, yet threats to student safety are increasing globally, and Kenya is no exception. In Kisumu County, incidents of floods, criminal activity, community conflicts, fires and strikes continue to be recorded in schools. Due to legal responsibility and their position as first responders in school emergency, teachers have a crucial role in ensuring student safety, yet little has been done to explore teacher attitude towards management of student safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools. The objective of this study was to establish the contribution of teacher attitude to management of students’ safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in Kisumu County. The study established that teacher attitude highly contributed with overall mean rating of 3.60. Findings of this study are important to educational administrators, policy makers and planners in understanding how teacher attitude contributes to management of students safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in Kisumu County.