School Factors Contributing to Common Bullying Incidents in Grade-6 Learners of Banugao Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bullying is a product of different people with different races, with different culture and tradition. Banugao Elementary School is located in the northern part of Infanta District. which is close to nearby municipality of Gen.Nakar. Learners came from four adjacent barangays namely; Agos-agos, Amolongin, and Banugao itself which are also close to Barangay Comon and conjoined through provincial road for easy access. The very reason why the researchers are conducting this research is to identify the area where incidents of bullying happen, who are the primary bullies, and reason for bullying. It also significant to identify several factors contributing to the aforementioned incidents. Result from this study will be the basis for intervention and plan of action to prevent bullying in school and shall serve also as bench mark for other school with same cases.

METHODS

Research Design-the researcher will use the descriptive-quantitative research design.

RESULTS

That the school factors contributing to common bullying incidents in Grade 6 learners are the following; When the School Head educate parents/guardians about existing policy and establishes clear procedures on bullying, andtalk slowly to concern learners. Class advisers call the attention of concernedpupils just like the school head did, get mad at once but make agreement between two concerned parties through properly talking with them. It was also found out the bullying usually exist or happen in classrooms.

Common bullying incidents in the Grade 6 of Banugao Elem. School are the following:1.Hitting,pushing,pinching and damaging to property of other learners, rumors2.-name calling, teasing and insulting other learners, 3.-playing mean jokes, mimicking and spreading rumors4.-humiliating classmates when playing online games,5.-giving dirty looks with other learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The common bullying incidents in Grade 6 -learners are the following; pushing, hitting, their property was damaged, pinching, tripping and kicking, insulting, intimidating, racist remarks. It is then understood that incidents of bullying in Grade-6 learners were just minor incidents and not a merely a total risk .. Action plan will focus on the following; presence of teachers in all school programs is a must, parents should track their child's activity whether in school and at home, remind them of the circumstances of repeatedly undertakings and the school with PTA members and officers must have an agreement on giving punishment/sanctions to concerned learners.