Classroom Misbehavior in the Eyes of Students : A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Shek, Daniel T. L.
Sun, Rachel C. F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Using individual interviews, this study investigated perceptions of classroom misbehaviors among secondary school students in Hong Kong (N=18).
Nineteen categories of classroom misbehaviors were identified, with talking out of turn, disrespecting teacher, and doing something in private being most frequently mentioned.
Findings revealed that students tended to perceive misbehaviors as those actions inappropriate in the classroom settings and even disrupting teachers' teaching and other students' learning.
Among various misbehaviors, talking out of turn and disrespecting teacher were seen as the most disruptive and unacceptable.
These misbehaviors were unacceptable because they disturbed teaching and learning, and violated the values of respect, conformity, and obedience in the teacher-student relationship within the classroom.
The frequency and intensity of misbehaviors would escalate if students found it fun, no punishment for such misbehaviors, or teachers were not authoritative enough in controlling the situations.
Implications for further research and classroom management are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sun, Rachel C. F.& Shek, Daniel T. L.. 2012. Classroom Misbehavior in the Eyes of Students : A Qualitative Study. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469026
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sun, Rachel C. F.& Shek, Daniel T. L.. Classroom Misbehavior in the Eyes of Students : A Qualitative Study. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469026
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sun, Rachel C. F.& Shek, Daniel T. L.. Classroom Misbehavior in the Eyes of Students : A Qualitative Study. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469026
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469026