The Personality Traits and Efficiency in Classroom Management of Select Secondary Public School Teachers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. One of the teacher's jobs is managing a classroom. Classroom management is the most common concern cited by new and experienced teachers as well as the focus of professionals, literature, and school staffroom conversation. In this regard, the researcher verified if personality of the faculty really affects classroom management and to determine the relationship of personality traits such as intellectual, social and physical attributes in terms of handling classroom discipline, routinary activities, the physical environment, and the teacher's guidance of and direction to the learning process.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research because it aims to determine the relationship between the personality traits and classroom management of selected secondary public-school teachers. This involves the collection of data in order to answer the questions posted on the personality traits of different teachers and how they manage their classroom in public secondary schools. The respondents of the study were the teachers from five public secondary schools in Cabuyao City, Laguna. A researcher-made questionnaire and inferential statistics was used in this study.

RESULTS

The data revealed that 70 respondents or an equivalent of 36.84% got outstanding performance and ranked second. On the other hand, 76 or an equivalent to 40% out of the total respondents attained very satisfactory and made them rank first. Results further revealed that majority of the respondents were extrovert and have good physical attributes. The respondents' efficiency level in classroom management was in outstanding level. The study disclosed that there is significant relationship between the classroom management and personality traits of the respondents particularly the intellectual and social attributes.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study imply that the teachers are knowledgeable and show that personality traits are important. Furthermore, the study emphasizes that classroom management is an integral part of the teaching process. It suggests providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, such as appropriate time scheduling for various activities and an orderly placement of furniture and instructional materials.