Al-Hikmah University Journal

The purpose of this study was to identify planning techniques for effective classroom management of secondary schools in Ilorin state. The study adopted a survey research design. A structured questionnaire was developed and used for data collection. Two research questions were raised and answered using descriptive statistics of mean. A sample of 50 respondents selected for the study. Based on the data analyzed, it was found from research question only one was that all the fifteen different planning techniques listed in the question one was needed for effective classroom management of secondary schools. On the other hand, the findings from research questions two showed that teacher can improve on his/her classroom management skills through in-service trainings, conferences/seminars, understudying experienced teachers' and right school climate. Based on the findings, the study recommends that school administrators should try to organize workshop and seminars for teachers on effective planning techniques to improve the teaching and learning in secondary schools across the nation. In addition, it was also recommended that only qualified teachers who have skills in proper planning techniques should be recruited to teach in secondary schools across the country.