Pablico, Mark Edzel Sajonas

Abstract:This study examined the prevalence and extent of behavioral challenges commonly experienced by senior high school students. A mixed method of research was for the study. Results revealed that the overall extent of behavioral challenges commonly experienced by senior high school students is at a low level. However, the respondents still believed that they were challenging the authority of their teachers and felt that they lack interest in their lessons and activities. These findings suggest teachers should mitigate the problems of behavior by reaching their students in a way that makes the class as a whole more interesting, engaging, and relevant to their life. Also, parents must provide quality time, attention, follow-ups, and assurance to their children. Lastly, administrators should be more stringent in enforcing school rules and regulations on campus and create an effective behavioral intervention program for the school.

Keywords:behavioral challenges, discipline