Setting the Classroom with Positive Climate by Minimizing the Grade II Pupils' Inattentiveness in Group Work at Tambo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The diversity among the pupils challenges the teacher to utilize new approaches in synchronizing individual differences inside the classroom. The school must secure a learning environment and create curriculum programs that will fulfill the needs of different types of pupils.

METHODS

To identify the cause of pupils' inattentiveness in group work activities, the descriptive method of research was conducted in this study. Two sets of test in English was used: one for pre-test and the other for post-test. All data pertinent to the conducting of this study were analyzed and interpreted through the use of t test. Then the documentation of the action research followed through until it was completed.

RESULTS

The survey revealed that uncooperative attitude, simply manifesting wait and see attitude, indifference, inadequate participation, playfulness, and restlessness are the common form of inattentiveness in group activities. The innovative group learning activities such as motivation and positive reinforcement, selected group activities, various techniques, and a positive classroom climate helped minimize or eliminate the pupils' inattentiveness. Based on the conducted pre-test and post-test, the performance of the selected inattentive pupils improved. From the findings of the study, it is apt to maintain and further improve to the highest level possible the teacher's establishment of harmonious and positive classroom climate, utilization of cooperative learning strategies, and selection of group activities, along with reinforcing the most effective motivational techniques to transform the pupils into engaged learners rather than remain as compliant ones.

DISCUSSIONS

The teacher should apply varied innovative and intervention strategies that suit the needs, interests, and abilities of the pupils.

Eliminating the pupils' inattentiveness in group and in varied classroom activities requires resourcefulness, effectiveness and efficiency and the ability to conduct research to determine the most reliable strategies that could be utilized in varied classroom activities. Transforming pupils from compliant learners into engaged ones necessitates infusing intrinsic motivational tools more often than extrinsic ones. Hence, preciseness and clarity of instruction complemented by consistent guidance and counseling should be considered by the teacher.