Disciplinary Problems of Intermediate Pupils at Wawa Elementary School Batangas City

Abstract

Introduction

This study determined attempts to find out the intermediate pupils disciplinary encountered by the teachers in Wawa Elementary School, Division of Batangas City during the school year 2013-2014. Specifically, it sought to determine the following: 1. causes of the disciplinary problems encountered by the intermediate pupils 2) degree of seriousness of the pupil’s disciplinary problems encountered by the teachers in the classroom 3) the intervention or strategic activities that could be used to solve disciplinary problems. The researcher arrived at the following findings: 1) disruptive behavior obtained a weighted mean of 1.85, withdrawing behavior 2.)1.90 disrespect for rules and authority, 3.)1.91 fall under the qualitative description of slightly serious.

Methods

The main instrument for gathering the data was the questionnaire supplemented by observation and interview.

Results

In light of the findings of this study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1.) the intermediate teachers do not encounter serious disciplinary problems whether they are disruptive behavior, withdrawing behavior or disrespect for rules and authorities. 2) The causes of disciplinary problems of intermediate pupils are attributed to pupils and teacher factors. Based on the conclusions derived from this study, the following recommendations are hereby presented:

1) records of disciplinary problems encountered by the teachers with their pupils must be kept intact for future reference.

2) Formulation of classroom rules and regulations to be enforced in the classroom must be a cooperative endeavor between the teacher and the pupils.

3) Consistency in the implementation of classroom policies must be practiced by the teachers to avoid confusion on the part of the pupils.

4) Teachers must be the models of the positive behaviors they want to inculcate to their pupils.

5.) Similar research studies should be conducted in the field to strengthen the findings of this study.

Discussions

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are disclosed:1. Teachers must be the models of the positive behaviors they want to inculcate to their pupils.2. Records of disciplinary problems of the pupils must be kept intact for future reference.3. Formulation of classroom rules and regulations to be enforced in the classroom must be a cooperative endeavor between the teacher and the pupils.4. Consistency in the implementation of classroom policies must be practiced by the teachers and pupils.