• Dr. Titi Xavier

Background: Conduct disorder (CD) in children is a pervasive behavioural issue that often goes unrecognized in rural educational settings. Primary school teachers, as frontline observers of child behavior, play a pivotal role in early identification and intervention. However, their knowledge of CD remains limited, especially in underserved regions. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on improving the level of knowledge regarding conduct disorder among primary school teachers in Piprali rural community, Sikar district, Rajasthan. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in January 2016 among 100 primary school teachers (50 experimental, 50 control). A validated self-structured questionnaire assessed knowledge pre- and post-intervention. The STP was delivered to the experimental group, while the control group received no intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, were applied. Results: Post-intervention, the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge scores (mean increase of 12.4 points, p < 0.001). Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between knowledge gain and variables such as teaching experience, educational qualification, and prior exposure to behavioural training. Conclusion: The STP was effective in enhancing teachers’ knowledge about conduct disorder. Integrating such programs into teacher training curricula could foster early identification and management of behavioural issues in children.

Conduct Disorder (CD), Knowledge, Primary teachers, School Children, Structured teaching programme (STP), Behavioural issues in children.

"Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Conduct Disorder Among Primary School Teachers in Piprali Rural Community, Sikar District, Rajasthan. ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.98-102, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812F71.pdf

"Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Conduct Disorder Among Primary School Teachers in Piprali Rural Community, Sikar District, Rajasthan. ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp98-102, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812F71.pdf