Academic Performance and Classroom Behavior of Grade 4 Pupils: An Intervention

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Classroom behavior problems are common among public school pupils, especially those who are in lower sections with low income bracket families. Management of these behavior problems during teaching and learning disrupt the smooth flow of class discussion and interaction because it requires extra time and effort of the teachers to deal and control it.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive research design which, according to the Shuttle Worth method, involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it in any way.

RESULTS.

After the interpretation of the gathered data, the following summary was developed. First, theacademicperformanceofGrade4pupilswassatisfactoryasevidencedbythegeneralweightedaverage(GWA)of81.56. Second, the overall behavior problems of Grade 4 pupils were sometimes observed with average weighted mean of3.23. Third, there is a very strong relation between academic performance and behavior problems with computed E2 value of 0.99 for all the variables mentioned. Fourth, a proposed intervention program was developed to improve the behavior problems of the pupil respondents based on the extent of behavior problems and academic performance of Grade 4pupils. Lastly, the proposed intervention program was rated as acceptable with overall weighted means of4.13.

DISCUSSIONS

The following conclusion were drawn based on the summary of the findings.

The academic performance of Grade 4 pupils was satisfactory.

The extent of behavior problems of Grade 4 pupils was sometimes observed by the teachers.

There is a strong relationship between Academic performance and behavior problems.

A proposed intervention program was developed.

The proposed intervention program was acceptable. The following recommendation weredeveloped for the intervention program:

Implement school policies and regulations and formulate then implement intervention Guidance and Remediation program.

Strengthen the capabilities of teachers in handling behavior problems and urge parents to get involved in the school's guidance program and activities. The proposed intervention program should be promoted, disseminated to all concern, tested, and validated and recommended for adoption to other schools.