• NORAIMA O. DACO
• JHAVES C. BAROMAN

Learners’ misbehavior can significantly impact their academic performance, often hindering their ability to focus and achieve academic success. Specifically, it sought to determine 1. the demographic profile of the teachers, 2. the extent of misbehavior of pupils as perceived by teachers, and 3. the significant relationship between the demographic profile of the teachers and the extent of misbehavior of pupils in Bacolod District, Division of Lanao del Norte during the School Year 2015-2016. A descriptive correlational research method was used in the study to explore the demographic profile of the teachers and the extent of misbehavior of pupils among one hundred twenty (120) elementary pupils and seventy-five (75) teachers. The researcher used purposive sampling to select the participants, and an adapted questionnaire was employed as the main data-gathering tool in identifying and establishing the relationships between and among the variables. The researcher used statistical tools such as percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) to determine the significant relationship between the demographic profile of the teachers and the extent of misbehavior of pupils. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the teacher respondents are female 92% or 69 teachers; majority belonged to the age bracket 26-40 years old; majority have 10 years and below of teaching experiences; with most of them earning masters’ degree units. It also showed that the extent of misbehavior of pupils has a description of Sometimes. Moreover, the demographic profile of the teachers and the extent of misbehavior of pupils have no significant correlation. The study concluded that pupils were affected when misbehaviour occurred, such as interruptions, not along the respondent or the one who made disruptions were affected but the entire individual found in the class. The study recommends that administrators should implement a program relevant to regulate misbehavior of pupils. Besides, the teachers should provide a wholesome environment that is free from discrimination inside the classroom to respect one’s feelings of sensitivity, and to develop fun-filled activities, outdoor and indoor games to motivate the child in learning. All stakeholders should regularly meet in conference to discuss about the misbehavior and the performance of the pupils specially those at risk so that all the problems will be given solutions.

Misbehavior, School, Pupil, Teacher, Parent, Administrator, stakeholder.

"Factors Associated with Misbehavior and the Academic Performance of Elementary Pupils in Selected Schools of Bacolod District, Lanao del Norte SY 2015-2016: Basis for an Intervention Plan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.g122-g128, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409610.pdf

"Factors Associated with Misbehavior and the Academic Performance of Elementary Pupils in Selected Schools of Bacolod District, Lanao del Norte SY 2015-2016: Basis for an Intervention Plan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppg122-g128, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409610.pdf