Improving Discipline among Grade 6 Pupils of Calicanto Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many teachers find it difficult to maintain discipline in the classroom. Behavior and conduct disorders in children constitute one of the most serious problems confronting teachers today. The behavior problems originating from simple maladjustment when left unattended could lead to the development of some serious crimes and offenses. The school, aside from home, occupies a very important position in the prevention of delinquent behavior. It is important that the nature and causes of these behavioral problems be identified so that corrective measures may be instituted, thus improving discipline in our school is paramount in the development of well-rounded pupils.

METHODS

The descriptive method design was used. A continuous observation on how pupils behave during recess and lunchtime when the teacher is out and during class, hours was done to Grade 6 pupils. The researcher gathered data through questionnaires. Data were collected and analyzed to determine the extent of improvement in the discipline among the respondents.

RESULTS

The discipline among pupils was improved using effective measures and strategies like making the rooms conducive to learning, being firm and consistent in giving corrective measures, speaking in moderate manner and practicing self-control to make pupils at ease, explaining fully to the pupils the school rules and regulations to be obeyed and followed, selecting model pupils in the class to initiate others to be models too, and giving incentives and rewards to well-behaved pupils in the class. Parents participation was also encouraged to strengthen the desirable discipline among pupils. Open communication must be fostered between and among parents, pupils, and teachers.

DISCUSSIONS

Making the room conducive to learning can improve the discipline of pupils. It can arouse the interest of pupils to learn and it is proven in this study that this kind of environment facilitates learning more effectively. Teachers are the parents of children in schools. The primary responsibility for good discipline strengthened by them. They are expected to find ways and means to solve the disciplinary problem, so they may try these strategies to promote desirable pupils' behavior. Other studies related to this may be conducted to validate its result.