Cultivating Behavior through SEED (Systemic Ethical Education Discipline): A Response to Misbehavior Problems

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Misbehavior has been a growing culture of challenge that hampers the smoothness and effectiveness of teaching and impedes the learning of students. Research findings have shown that it not only escalated with time but also lowered academic achievement. Hence, from the aspect of misbehavior problem and creating a positive learning community, this study attempted to determine the factors affecting the students' misbehavior and the SEED (Systemic Ethical Education Discipline) forms' possible effects on the attitude and behavior of the misbehaving students.

METHODS

This study, being in qualitative, descriptive and correlative nature, described the prevailing condition of the students' misbehavior problems at the time of the investigation. Through the use of a convenience-purposive sampling procedure, misbehaving students subjected to the use of SEED forms were observed while their teachers, randomly selected, were interviewed and asked to answer the researcher-made questionnaire prepared to determine and assess the SEED forms' effects on the attitude and behavior of students.

RESULTS

Systemic discipline is believed to be an effective means of molding the attitude and behavior of the students as evidenced by the result of the study. Being in their adolescent stage, peer influence followed by family background and environment were the three most acknowledged reasons for students' misbehavior (in school). While the use of SEED forms was mostly chosen against Campus Revival Program and recollection sessions provided for students' growth and development.

DISCUSSIONS

Results of the study supported the idea of Roger's Theory of Person-Centered Counseling that individuals are basically good in nature if given the appropriate environment of acceptance, warmth, and empathy that promotes independence. The simple act of accepting and being apologetic whenever students commit a mistake is already an indication that filling up the SEED forms is becoming part of their routine leading to awareness of the school's rules and regulations and behaving within the norms of society. Given the premise that the support and assistance of the teachers and of the school's support services in the use of the SEED forms drafted and adopted by the researchers will be positively solicited and properly implemented, students' misbehavior can be subtly changed without them realizing that they are being molded not only to become a better individual but an improved member of the society as well.