Minimizing behavioral problems in over aged Grade Six-B Pupils at San Roque Elementary School Bauan, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research focuses on finding ways to minimize behavioral problems of overaged Grade Six-B pupils in San Roque Elementary School, school year 2015-2016. The study is primarily concerned with the identification of behavioral problems that become obstacles in the learning process of pupils. All the 15 overaged grade Six-B pupils were used as the respondents in this study. Ten of which are male and five are female.

METHODS

The researcher used descriptive method of research to identify the behavioral problems of overaged Grade Six-B pupils. The findings were used as basis to determine ways on how to reduce the behavior problems of overaged Grade Six-B pupils. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized in collecting data. The questionnaire has three parts needed to complete the study. The first part dealt with the behavior of the respondents towards their classmates and teachers. The second part tackled the respondents' attitude towards class activities. And the last part was concerned with the compliance of respondents to verbal and non-verbal request from their teachers. The final copy of the questionnaire was reproduced and distributed for gathering the needed data.

RESULTS

The behavioral problem commonly committed by the overaged Grade Six-B pupils in San Roque Elementary School as revealed in this study was talking to their seatmate during class hours. They do not pay much attention in the lesson being presented by their teacher. This is in consonance to Robarts (2011), her study revealed that the behavior that received the most selections for being disruptive were talking in class with 80% of respondents agreeing with this. The teacher should always conduct close monitoring and supervision to build their self-confidence. Integrate the value of respect in the daily lessons.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the significant findings and conclusions of the study, the researcher offered the following recommendations:

1. Use technologies like Day Light Projector, Computers, and White Boards in presenting the lessons to eradicate boredom on the part of the pupils.

2. Give the overaged pupils major roles in the class to develop their sense of responsibility.

3. Encourage the pupils to make reading as one of their habits. Start from the basic. Explain the importance of reading to their life.

4. Recognize their work. Even the simplest task completed needs to be recognized. It will boost their self-confidence. Research shows that rewards such as approval, praise, recognition, special privileges, points, or other reinforcers built into the classroom management plan are most effective in encouraging students' appropriate behavior when teachers follow simple guidelines . Epstein, et. al. (2008)