Teacher's Apt Managerial Approach: Disruptive Behaviors of Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils can be hyperactive and very vocal about their thoughts and feelings. This attitude usually causes troubles among their peers and leads to misbehavior during class discussion. This research then is made to address ways to eliminate these kinds of distraction to ensure smooth and positive teaching-learning in class.

METHODS

This study employed a descriptive quantitative research design to capture the awareness of Banaba Elementary School teachers on descriptive behavior of pupils. Self-formulated and self-administered questionnaires based on the descriptive behavior of pupils in each class were used by the researcher. It had three parts: the profile of the respondents, disruptive behavior of pupils and the ways to eliminate these behaviors.The researcher gathered data for different classes. She asked to list down most disruptive behavior of pupils in class. It included also the ways to eliminate them.In data analysis plan, the researcher employed simple frequency count to identify the commonly disruptive behavior and the ways to eliminate them.

RESULTS

The common disruptive behaviors are:(1) roaming around, (2) chatting with seatmates, (3) distracting others, (4) creating excessive noise, and (5) bullying.On the other hand, ways to address disruptive behaviors are:(1) talk to pupils, (2) talk to parents, (3) call his attention, (4) give interesting activities, and (5) refer to the guidance teacher.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study will help in effective teaching-learning process that may help for a smooth, effective classroom environment and quality education. A close monitoring on behavior of pupils and necessary actions to eliminate then should be strictly applied for its continuous effectiveness.