Social Behavior as Correlates to the Academic Performance of Grade 6-Pupilsin Nasugbu West Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher aims to determine that social behavior affects the performance of one pupil inside the classroom. Social behavior is often referred to as social psychology but the reality is it is the studying of social interactions among others. It is involving more than one individual with the primary function of establishing, maintaining or changing a relationship between individuals, or in a group. Social psychologists tend to focus on how individuals act in social situations, and how they are influenced by social processes, children's social behavior can promote or undermine their learning, and their academic performance may have implications for their social behavior. The study demonstrates the importance of attending to children's social skills in elementary school, even when academic success is the primary goal. Social influence can include direct influences like group decision making, as well as indirect influences.

METHODS

The descriptive survey questionnaire was adapted by the researcher. The researcher used questionnaire type to collect the desired data from the pupil-respondents. The participants of the study were consists of 50 grade 6 pupils in Nasugbu West Central School enrolled SY 17-18. The study followed two groups of Grade six pupils in Nasugbu West Central School . The boys and girls were assessed as they entered school and again in the third and fifth grades. All students came from families with incomes below the federal poverty line at the start of the study. Most of the participants attended public schools that served a proportion of low-income children.

RESULTS

The findings of the study revealed that the teacher believed that social behavioraffects the performance of one pupil inside their classroom. Moreover, the teacher have the level of developing concerning their level of attitude. According to the respondents, teacher and the parents should have cooperation when it comes to behavioral problems.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, the researcher recommended that faculty members may give more concerns to develop the good attitude of the students inside the classroom to improve the performance and capabilities of students to enhance their social behavior. The study shows how problems in one part of school life could lead to problems in another. The findings show the importance of attending to the child. Children do not develop in particular or independent domains. In contrast, social development and academic development are inextricably connected.