Misbehavior and its Effects on Grade Four Pupils’ Interest and Enagement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers are accountable not only for their pupils’ academic development but also in their behavior and discipline. Pupils misbehavior pushed the researcher to conduct a research on the effects of pupils’ misbehavior to the interest and engagement of Grade Four pupils of San Ignacio Elementary School, SY 2017-2018. The researcher also wanted to craft interventions to minimize misbehavior in her class.

METHODS

The Descriptive Research method was used by the researcher in gathering data. This research involves some types of comparison or contrast and attempts to discover relationships between existing non-manipulative variables. Likewise, a descriptive study is primarily concerned with the present, although it often considers past events and influences as they relate to current conditions. The researcher used a weighted mean to interpret data gathered through survey-questionnaire.

RESULTS

Bullying, tardiness, and attention seeking were the common misbehavior observed by the researcher among her class. It was found that the top 3 common effects of misbehavior on pupils’ interest and engagement are lack of focus, poor performance, and low academic standing. In some instances, these effects hinder their social and emotional progress as well. Researcher perceived that through classroom management,proper guidance and home visits, misbehavior will be minimized.

DISCUSSIONS

The results signify that teachers and parents must work together in giving necessary intervention measures to address their misbehavior. Understanding the nature of the child and knowing his family background can also help teachers manage his behavior. Awards and recognition for best in character traits motivated others to behave well. Having good manners and right conduct is easy to achieve if one is properly guided.