Teaching Grade III Orchid Pupils the Topic: How to Get Focused, Be Settled and Be More Responsible

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Despite classroom rules, pupils misbehave, lose things, forget to comply homework or even go to school lacking notebooks and pens. They also are unsettled and unfocused during classes, while completing individual tasks or complying activities. They are disruptive and quarrelsome. With this, the researcher felt the need of a thorough classroom discipline intervention.

METHODS

Effective classroom discipline is used to prevent misbehavior. The researcher employed "Positive Discipline”. A Parent-Teacher Conference was held and a one-one-talk with a child with parents or guardian about the problem and discussed how this problem affects their academic performance and their well-being. Then together, a positive discipline plan was designed to get these kids focused, be settled and improve their attention in class.

RESULTS

Most misbehaving pupils have shown progress in being settled and focused during class hours, paying attention in class and showing span of attention in completing individual or group tasks. They brought things they needed and got homework done, managed to get through the day w/o distracting others, became less quarrelsome and thoughtful and sensitive and considerate of other's needs, and learned to make smart choices. They see the rules as fair and understand "pros and cons" logically. On topof this, they learn to understand that it is one's duty and responsibility to behave and to make better choices because it is humane and right.

DISCUSSIONS

Positive Discipline is effective in managing the classroom challenges and misbehaviors than imposing punishment or rewards. It allows pupils to learn and adapt their behaviors in meeting classroom expectations while honing them to make smart choices lead to being more responsible and productive individuals.