Impact of Teachers' Coping Strategies on the Common Behavioral Problems ofStudents intheSelected Senior High School in the Division of Cavite Province S. Y 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teacher plays a great role in preparing every learner to become a productive citizen of the next generation. Family, church, and government are joining together to achieve this goal. Teachers should always equip with different strategies especially in handling the misbehavior of the student. The teacher should be in control of the entire classroom activities to establish and maintain good working condition for the success of the teaching-learning process and to further the accomplishment of theeveryday objectives.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive survey method of research since it determined the present condition of the subject of the study. It used a questionnaire in checklist form with a 5-point scale to determine the degree of seriousness on the misbehavior of the students. The researcher used observation and unstructured interview. The significant relationship between the misbehavior of the students and coping strategies of the teacher Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used.

RESULTS

The most serious problem of a teacher is the absenteeism of learners because of the financial problem in the family and addicted to playing computer. Having a good manner and dignified attitude, efficient and effective teacher, apply proper discipline, selecting a few examples of the strategies and properly execute and a role model to everyone have a great impact in dealing misbehavior of the learners. There is a significant relationship between teachers coping mechanisms and the student's misbehavior such as absenteeism, bullying, dishonesty, and restlessness. Lack of time management is the most prevalent problem for teachers.

DISCUSSIONS

Character intertwined with good values should be molded to every student by their family and teachers with the help and support from the government with regards to the laws they are creating. Teachers must attend seminars, workshops, training and conferences conducted by school leaders. Adopt the continuous changes happening in the field of education to meet the needs of the students. Teachers and parents ignite the value of faith in God, love of country and care of the environment to a student and carry it in real life. The teacher should maintain a good manner and dignified individual, have a strong personality, sense of humor, treat a student with respect, skill in communication and show mastery of the subject they teach, efficient and effective teacher. The cooperation of all the stakeholders, like parents, teachers, and administrators were needed to discipline the students.