Group Meditation and Counseling: A Strategy to Manage Misbehaviors and Improved Performance Rating of Grade - I Special Education Fast Learners of HSCES
Keywords:
misbehavior, performance, assessment, interventionsAbstract
INTRODUCTION
This study specifically focuses on the effect of group meditation and counseling to the learning process of the eight identified low performing pupils with misbehavior in Grade I Special Education Fast Learners for the School Year 2016-2017.
METHODS
Observation and interviews were employed mixed with measurable data. Everyone was included as respondent. A daily anecdotal record and the class performance to organize observation for the whole class were made during the first quarter. Pupils with low class performance were identified and closely monitored. Anecdotal record and some related documents were gathered and kept safely. Interviews from the previous teachers were conducted to crosscheck the validity of the recorded observations. Focused group discussions were evident. Parents of identified pupils were met to inform them about the performance of their children for the first quarter. Group counseling and meditation before and after remediation were introduced to them as an intervention. Upon their approval, the said intervention was implored and initiated only to eight identified low performing pupils with misbehavior daily in a playful style.
RESULTS
Based on the findings, it was found out that there was a great increase in class performance of the eight identified pupils after applying the said intervention. Five pupils had positive four grade difference, two had positive six grade difference and one had positive eight grade difference after employing the intervention. The result itself determined the impact of intervention to pupils' performance.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrated the need for teacher counselors to look into the great contribution of pupil's heart to their academic performance. Touching their hearts in an early stage make a big difference as they grow. Utilization of this strategy would be very effective if everyone cares.
