The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)
Abstract
Recent, studies suggest that an assessment of students’ misbehavior and sustaining positive school climate for all student is important in order to support all students in reaching their full potential. The purpose of this study was to assess students’ misbehavior and handling strategies in West Shewa Zone. The study was conducted using mixed research method and explanatory sequential mixed research design. In the first case, in order to obtain quantitative data a close ended questioner were administered to 250 teachers and 321 students and analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics namely: mean score, standard deviation, percentages and t-test . In the second case, qualitative data was obtained through semi structured interview and focused group discussion. The result of the study shows the existence of students misbehavior that ranges from mildly stressful to extremely stressful. Participating in unauthorized political activism, exhibiting antisocial behavior, cheating on tests and in-class assignments, failing to submit homework, misuse of privileges, entering prohibited areas at school, leaving the school without permission were the major kinds of misbehavior observed at schools. In addition lack of parental support, low achievement in academic subjects, lack to obey the existing discipline polices and orders were some of the dominating causes for students misbehavior. Implications, which are assumed to improve student’s misbehavior, were highly recommended in the study. Keywords: misbehavior, discipline, coping strategy DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-34-06 Publication date: December 31st 202
