"Partner Ko-Parent Mo": A Strategy to Minimize Misconduct of Young Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to know the behavior of young learners of Grade 2 -Coleto of Cantilan East Central Elementary School by applying the "Partner Ko-Parent Mo" Managing Sexual Misconduct of Young Learners. A Strategy to Minimize the Misconduct of Young Learners. The application of intervention was done by visiting their houses, neighbors, and giving rewards to those learners doing good the whole day in the classroom of Grade 2 Coleto. Through this study, the researcher hopes to achieve positive results in utilizing the intervention to help address the identified problem of the respondents.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive observation and interview design of research to know the effectiveness of "Partner Ko-Parent Mo": A Strategy to Minimize Sexual Misconduct of Young Learners. Observation and intervention were used in identifying the participants who are Grade 2-Coleto pupils of Cantilan East Central Elementary School; 5 pupils out of 30 pupils in Grade 2 Coleto this school year 2018-2019 served as participants. The study started from the month of November 2018 to January 2019.

RESULTS

The result of this study revealed that sexual graphic interpretation, pinching some classmates, talking with other classmates were some of the factors that affect pupils' daily performance in school, leading them to perform low in class. With the conduct of "Partner Ko-Parent Mo" pupils, misconduct was reduced. It was found out that only one pupil was left having sexual misconduct in class. Academic performance of pupils have improved, and the problem was lessened.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher found out the intervention was easier to implement. The pupils were more attentive, especially if the teacher gave attention to their needs, followed up as to what and who were their companions and enlightened them as to their family ties. Close contact between teacher and parent is a significant factor in child development. Teachers should, therefore, find ways and means to involve parents in the teaching-learning process.