IMPERATIVENESSOFTHEUSEOFPREFECTSFORMANAGEMENTOFSECONDARYSCHOOLS:ISSUES, CHALLENGESANDSTRATEGIESFOREFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

it considers the meaning, roles, and qualities of prefects, as well as the issues and challenges in the use of
prefects, such as the appointment of unqualified students as prefects, lack of training and orientation of prefects,
abuse of power by prefects, negative perception by fellow students, and not allowing prefects to participate in
school management, the inability of prefects to attend classes regularly, non-cooperation of students and
teachers with the prefects, dictatorial attitudes of principals and teachers, non-motivation of prefects, among
others, are discussed. It recommends strategies, that can make a school enjoy to the fullest, the benefits inherent
in the use of prefects, such as ensuring that qualified students are selected and confirmed as prefects in schools,
allowing the prefects to attend class lessons, and motivating the prefects that perform diligently at the end of the
session, among others,