A Teachers' Journey: Phenomenological Study on the Punitive Behavioral Standard of Students with Broken Family

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Family plays a crucial role in molding students' personality. There as much as devastating matters regarding family relationships like parent's separation, family problems, and misunderstanding within the family members leading to broken families which resulted in students' misbehavior. Thompson (2009), stated that students' misbehavior not only escalated the time but also lowered academic achievement. Christensen et. al (2008), cited, dramatic occurrences of school violence in the past have greatly enhanced the public's awareness of school safety and discipline. Through this, the researchers prompted to identify the positive behavioral standard of students with a broken family and determine the positive behavior support that Pililla National High School could give by promoting a positive school environment.

METHODS

Purposive sampling technique was used that comprised 34 students with a broken family at Pililla National High School. Mix method of research was utilized by using researchers' made questionnaire which includes the profile of the respondents as Part I, the quantitative data, which frequency, percentage and rank distribution was used and behavioral standards and belonging of the respondents in Part II, the qualitative data, which solicits the authentic descriptive responses of the students.

RESULTS

Majority of the respondents are female, aged 15-19, and belong to the lower-class household. There are two positive behavioral standards and belonging; first was students' behavioral breakdown; the students experienced behavioral bumps like bad temper, moody, rebellious, feelings of sadness, irritable or snappy, worrying about little things, feeling lazy, bored, tired, sleep disturbances, nightmares, sleeping at all times or no sleep at all. The second was a positive behavioral breakthrough; the respondents displayed strong social interaction and influenced by positive values that possess a positive outlook in life.

DISCUSSIONS

The positive behavioral breakthrough of the respondents can help the students at risk of dropping out (SARDO) caused by a broken family. Through these findings, the researchers draw the Students Attitudinal Grade Intervention Program (project SAGIP) intended for the students at risk of dropping out which includes comprehensive intervention that elaborates individual students' positive behavior. This program might develop a safe zone environment among schools and the community as well.