Positive Discipline Strategies (PDS): An Intervention to Address Pupils' Behavior and attitude towards attending Class of Kindergarten Pupils in Jose De Mesa Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research aims to explore "positive discipline strategies" to manage different pupils' behaviors and attitudes in attending kindergarten class in Jose De Mesa Elementary School. Positive discipline is a model for teaching, which suggests the implementation of some strategies that help teachers to deal the pupil's behaviors and attitudes that affect the teaching-learning situation in the kindergarten class like give a special responsibility, giving praises, teach self-management skills to increase impulse control, establish more pupil-teacher contact.

METHODS

This utilized the descriptive type of research which includes: Profiling of pupils' behavior and attitude, Implementation of Positive Discipline Strategies, Weekly Assessment, Recording of results, Analysis and Interpretation, Conclusion and Recommendation. The subjects were 29 Kindergarten pupils of Jose de Mesa Elementary School, Fule Almeda District during the S.Y. 2018-2019. It was set from July 1-31, 2018.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, 12 out of 29 or 41% of the Kindergarten pupils of Jose de Mesa Elementary School having behavior and attitude towards attending kindergarten class. In the first week, 10 out of 29 or 34 % of the Kindergarten pupils have problems in attending class. In the Second week, 7 out 0f 29 or 24% while in the third week, only 4 pupils out 29or 14% and became 0 in week 4, all pupils are not having a hard time in attending kindergarten class. They are all willing to participate in different activities. Pupil's appreciation on PDS, 24 out of 29 pupils or 83% of the pupils are interested and willing to participate in the teaching-learning process. Parents with regard to PDS, 2 out of 29 or 7 % of the parents are aware but not interested, 5 out 29 or 17% of the parents are aware but they can't tolerate the child's tantrums, 22 out 29 or 75% of the parents are aware and willing to give their support for the development and welfare of their children. The study revealed that the PDS was effective.

DISCUSSIONS

This research was designed to find out the effectiveness of PDS in developing pupils' behavior and attitude. The researcher believes that a positive attitude and behavior of the kindergarten pupils is necessary for them to be able to learn different skills and fostering the self-discipline they need in order to be successful learners.