Maladjusted Behaviors of Pre-Adolescent Learners As Perceived by Teachers

Abstract

This study was designed to identify the maladjusted behaviors among pre-adolescent learners in selected elementary schools in Marawi City as perceived by their classroom advisers, School Year 2011-2012. The study made use of the descriptive survey method of research. A total of ninety-eight (98) respondents participated in this study. There was no sampling involved since the study focused on the Grade VI class advisers only. The information related to the maladjusted behavior was collected through the aid of researcher-made questionnaire, which was in a checklist type. In conclusion, the maladjusted behaviors in terms of personality and academic aspects were all encountered by the classroom advisers in the selected private and public elementary schools in Marawi City Division, under study. Of these, the two behaviors on top rank based on the aspects were: creating distracting noise during class hours and failing to submit requirements given by the teacher. Between the aspects in question, the academic aspect ranked first in the maladjusted behaviors indicated.