This study determined and analyzed the challenges encountered and strategies employed by Junior High School Teachers in managing the students' behavior, who were the respondents of the study, in a private school in Quezon Province that gave way to the creation of a Teachers' Guidebook on Managing the Students' Behavior as an output. The descriptive-evaluative method of research was used in the study together with the Weighted Arithmetic Mean (WAM) as the statistical tool. Further, a validated researcher-made instrument was used to gather the needed data in the study.
Based on the findings of the study, under the code of conduct related to discipline, the respondents revealed the challenges encountered in managing students' behavior. The statements that got the highest WAM rating were (1) Failure of students to wear their uniform in official activities held inside or outside the school; (2) Students forget their ID at Home; and, (3) Failure of the students to accomplish their excuse slip form.
In addition, the code of conduct related to decorum, the following are some of the challenges encountered by the respondents: (1) Students do not maintain silence when no teacher is around; (2) Students fight with their classmates when they lose their temper; (3) Students disrespect the sacredness of the chapel by uttering nasty words inside the place; (4) Students ignore teacher’s instructions and do some foolishness with their friends; and (5) Students disobey the rules and regulations of the school.
The findings of the study revealed that the orientation of the students was needed to familiarize the students on the rules and regulations implemented in the school and to consistently impose discipline. The following recommendations are made by the researcher: The students should understand fully the importance of following the school's rules and regulations by taking seriously the identified school policy on the code of conduct.
The teachers should conduct an annual orientation/re-orientation program that emphasizes the findings of this research, and seriously consider more effective strategies to overcome problems on code of conduct and use the output of this study. The school administrators should issue a school memorandum requiring all teachers and school staff to strictly implement the school policies. The future researchers should make a study on the assessment of the quality of the school policies implemented in the private schools in Quezon Province.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Paradigm
Scope and Limitation
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Locale
Research Population
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
1.1. Code of Conduct Related to Discipline
1.2. Code of Conduct Related to Decorum
2.1. Code of Conduct Related to Discipline
2.2. Code of Conduct Related to Decorum
CONCLUSIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to analyze the challenges encountered by Junior High School teachers in managing student behavior and the strategies they employ, ultimately leading to the development of a Teachers' Guidebook to assist in addressing these behavioral issues.
- Identification of challenges regarding student discipline and decorum.
- Evaluation of current classroom management strategies used by educators.
- Development of a practical guidebook for effective student behavior management.
- Application of the Input-Process-Output research model to school policy implementation.
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Theoretical Framework
This research was anchored on the theory of B.F. Skinner; changes in behavior are a result of individuals' responses to events or stimuli that occur in their environment. When a stimulus-response (S-R) pattern is rewarded, the individual is conditioned to respond similarly in the future (Huston University Online, 2019).
The idea of Skinner is about the creation of the learning environment that is conducive for learning. The students responsed to their environment especially to the rules and regulations implemented in the school. An institution conducts an orientation for the students about the rules and regulations in terms of code of conduct related to discipline and code of conduct related to decorum. The purpose of the orientation is to give the students a greater awareness about the rules and regulations implemented in the school. However, the orientation become successful if these rules and regulations are firmly implemented in every educational institution. Thus, the students should be responsible for following these rules with the guidance of their teachers.
Chapter Summaries
INTRODUCTION: Discusses the significance of student behavior management in schools and highlights the legal frameworks and mission statements that guide educational institutions in creating a conducive learning environment.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the descriptive-evaluative research design, the selection of the research locale, the population of 30 teachers, and the statistical tools used to analyze the collected data.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION: Presents the findings regarding specific behavioral challenges under discipline and decorum categories, alongside the corresponding strategies teachers employ to manage these situations.
CONCLUSIONS: Summarizes the key insights, noting that systematic student orientation is essential and that positive reinforcement strategies are more frequently employed by teachers than negative ones.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Provides actionable advice for students, teachers, administrators, and future researchers to improve school policy implementation and classroom management effectiveness.
Keywords
challenges, management of student behavior, strategies, teachers’ guidebook, student discipline, school decorum, educational management, classroom environment, positive reinforcement, school policies, behavior modification, Junior High School teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on identifying the specific challenges Junior High School teachers face regarding student behavior and the management strategies they utilize to address these issues within a private school setting.
What are the primary themes investigated?
The study centers on two main themes: the "Code of Conduct Related to Discipline" (e.g., uniform, ID, attendance) and the "Code of Conduct Related to Decorum" (e.g., respect, behavior in chapel, cafeteria, and library).
What is the ultimate goal of this study?
The primary goal is to create a practical Teachers' Guidebook on Managing Students’ Behavior, serving as a resource to help educators effectively handle behavioral problems and improve classroom management.
Which research methodology was employed?
The researcher utilized a descriptive-evaluative method, gathering data through a researcher-made questionnaire and analyzing the results using the Weighted Arithmetic Mean (WAM).
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body covers a systematic analysis of behavioral violations, ranging from minor incidents like uniform non-compliance to more significant issues like disrespectful conduct, and contrasts these with the specific intervention strategies used by teachers.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Key terms include student behavior management, strategies, disciplinary code of conduct, school decorum, and the teachers' guidebook, which serves as the final research output.
Why is the "Input-Process-Output" model used here?
It is used to structure the research, where the "Input" comprises the identified behavioral challenges, the "Process" involves the analysis of these findings, and the "Output" is the resulting guidebook for teachers.
How does the study address the role of school orientation?
The findings emphasize that student orientation is critical for creating awareness of school policies, which in turn reduces violations and promotes a more disciplined school climate.
- Citation du texte
- Anonym (Auteur), 2019, Challenges Encountered and Strategies Employed in Managing Students' Behavior, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/505302
