Nurturing Education Reward System: Strengthening Positive Behavior to Promote Child-Friendly School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The child-friendly classroom is one which fosters learning to the maximum. But it is a reality that having ill-mannered pupils in the classroom is inevitable. Disruptive behaviors can negatively affect the classroom environment as well as the educational experience for all the learners. In this study, the researcher seeks to identify the disruptive behaviors of pupils in class, the perceived causes of pupils' disruptive behavior, and the ways to strengthen positive behavior among pupils.

METHODS

The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design to identify the disruptive behaviors of Banaba Elementary School pupils. The researcher used a self-formulated and self-administered questionnaire based on the perception of teachers on the common disruptive behaviors of pupils in class, their causes, and actions taken to address such behavior. The questionnaire has four parts. Part A was about the profile of the respondents. Part B contained the common disruptive behaviors of pupils, Part C focused on the perceived causes of disruptive behaviors, and Part D comprised of the actions taken to address the disruptive behaviors. The researcher utilized the survey questionnaire to collate the common disruptive behaviors of pupils, their perceived causes, and the actions taken to address them. Simple frequency count was used by the researcher to identify the common disruptive behaviors of the pupils. A frequency count is a measure of the number of times that an item occurs. And, an open-ended question was also utilized for the perceived causes of the identified disruptive behaviors and the actions taken to address them.

RESULTS

The research revealed the top ten disruptive behaviors of pupils: (1) wandering out of seat, (2) not following directions, (3) talking, (4) being inattentive, (5) shouting out, (6) hyperactivity, (7) chewing gum, (8) not completing work, (9) teasing, and (10) arguing. On the other hand, perceived causes of such disruptive behaviors were (1) biological condition, (2) excessive dependence to parents, (3) environment, (4) family background, and (5) peer influence. To find ways of strengthening positive behavior among the learners is the focus of the researchers to promote a child-friendly school. This is significant to facilitate effective teaching-learning process and develop pupils who are morally upright.

DISCUSSIONS

Strengthening the positive behavior among pupils is an avenue to promote a child-friendly school.