Strategies and Challenges of Classroom Teachers in Managing Pupils' Behavior

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study looked into the strategies and challenges of classroom teachers in managing pupils' behavior in public elementary schools of Tabaco West District, Tabaco City Division. It sought answers to the following sub-problems: 1. What is the level of effectiveness of the strategies employed in managing pupils' behavior along routine and structure; classroom behavior; consequences; and redirection? 2. Is there a significant difference between the level of effectiveness of the strategies employed of the two districts? 3. What are the challenges met by the classroom teachers in terms of pupils' behavior management? 4. What intervention program may be proposed to improve strategies in managing pupils' behavior?

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive method of research. The primary source of data came from the responses of the one hundred forty-six (146) teachers of fourteen (14) schools of Tabaco West District from Kinder to Grade 6. Frequency counts, weighted mean, t-test and ranking were utilized to analyze and interpret the data gathered.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that the level of effectiveness of the strategies employed in managing pupils' behavior along routine and structure, classroom behavior and redirection are Very Effective; and on consequences is Moderately Effective. On the significant difference of the level of effectiveness in managing pupils' behavior in two districts, findings show that there is no significant difference on the level of effectiveness of the strategies employed by the two districts along classroom behavior, consequences, and redirection but they differ significantly on routine and structure. There were challenges encountered in managing pupils’ behavior along routine and structure, classroom behavior, consequences and redirection.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations are offered: strategies in managing pupils' behavior inside the classroom be improved and sustained to reach a highly effective level; classroom teachers be efficient and creative so that strategies in managing pupils' behavior be highly effective to improved classroom behavior and in which learning can take place; challenges met by the classroom teachers in terms of pupils' behavior management be addressed; and the proposed intervention programs be adopted and implemented to improve the strategies in managing pupils' behavior.