Behavioral Problems Among Pupils of Santol Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Children with behavioral problems are often difficult and disruptive, requiring the much of the teacher's attention .Helping them succeed academically and socially is a huge job. It is quite natural for the teacher to feel overwhelmed when a faced with an anguished child who, to protect or defend himself, wreaks havoc in the classroom. Hence, the study was conducted to find out the specific details of behavioral problems that may help teachers understand better the situation of the pupils in order to tailor disciplinary actions to address the appropriately issues of misbehavior in school.

METHODS

The study used a questionnaire-checklist as a primary tool in gathering data needed. The questionnaire checklist consist of the following: Part 1 dealt on how the personal information of the respondents, part 11 dealt on the extent of occurrence of behavioral problems among pupils and on the degree of the behavioral problems encountered by the teachers in the classroom, and part III dealt on effective strategies employed by teachers in handling behavioral problems.

RESULTS

The following are the major findings of the study: a. as perceived by the respondents, behavioral problems of the pupils were seldom experienced or encountered. A significant difference was noted in the perception of the respondents; b. As perceived by the respondents, behavioral problems of the pupils were slightly serious. A significant difference was noted in the perception of the respondents; c. There is a high relationship between the level of occurrence and the degree of seriousness of the behavioral problem among pupils; d. The most effective strategies employed by the teachers in handling behavioral problems of pupils are: inform parents about the problem, deal with the pupils in a friendly, democratic and courteous way, talk personally to the pupils about the problem, assist the pupil with their problems, and give encouraging pieces of advice.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings and conclusions, the following are recommended: While the behavioral problems among the pupils were seldom observed by the respondents of the pupils are considered slightly serious, teachers should still look into the integration of values formation, particularly such as showing concern for the needs, problems ,feelings of others because this is indicator was perceived moderately serious. Parents should also follow up their child's day to day activities in school.Teachers should continue the conduct of home visitation have closer with the pupil.