Behavioral Problems of Grade III Pupils at Sinisian Elementary School: Basis for Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Individuals differ from one another in their ability to understand complex ideas, to adapt effectively to the environment, to learn from experience, to engage in various forms of reasoning, to overcome obstacles by taking thought. Behavior, basically, has a big factor in the development of a particular individual. Behavior problems at school interfere with lessons and disturb other students. These problems often overwhelm teachers, particularly novices, and some consider them the most difficult aspect of a teacher's workday.This action research entitled "Behavioral Problems of Grade Three Pupils at Sinisian Elementary School: Basis for Intervention Program" aimsto determine the behavioral problems of Grade Three pupils and to propose an intervention program for the assessment of behavioral problems of the pupils.

METHODS

The researcher used the quantitative-descriptive method of research. Descriptive designs function to portray as accurately as possible some phenomena of interest. It used to gather and evaluate the behavior problems of the pupils. The respondents of the study were the 13 parents and 7 teachers of Sinisian Elementary School. In this study, the data and information needed by the researcher were made available through a questionnaire based on the research.

RESULTS

The ultimate problem encountered by the teacher regarding the behavior of her pupils was loss of energy and feeling tired during class hour. The main factor that affects the pupils’ misbehavior was bullying that caused them to do the same with peers. Different intervention programs were proposed to manage and control the pupils’ misbehavior.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of this research helped the administrator and teachers gain knowledge in the assessment of behavioral problems of their pupils. They can apply the interventions inside the classroom to lessen some unwanted behaviors of pupils. Including praise and encouraging words to arouse the pupil's interest in the lesson, allowing the reward system to trigger the pupils' attention to the lesson, including interactive activities and games that will explore their skills and motivate them to develop their strengths, using music in presenting the lesson to the class to motivate the pupils to learn, and organizing engagement activities to further enhance the pupils' interaction with their peers and with the teacher are just some of the interventions presented. Furthermore, parents and teachers should maintain close communication with each other regarding pupils' behavior at school.