observed as competent in all situations. They love to see
themselves
being
praised
and
rewarded
compared
to
other
children. Thus, they are more-like a perfectionist for which
they want to be the best boy or girl. Preschool children aged five to six years old evidently speaks logically in terms
of
the
inquisitive
in
things
they
are
discovering
new
interested things.
in.
Yet,
They
are
there
are
children who have a recurring undesirable behaviour. These
recurring behavioural problems affect their social behaviour and even with their academic performance. Thus, undesirable
these
recurring
behaviour
that
behavioural needs
an
problems intervention
are or
strategies to lessen, prevent or avoid occurring. Also, this
recurring behaviour might be a product of such causes that affects his/her development as a child. These children who have recurring behavioural problems should be treated with love and care. We have to make them feel that they are important and so like the other children. Children do not
remain
attentive
for
long.
Thus,
we
have
to
set
and
implement interventions and strategies to lessen and prevent
the recurring of their behavioural problems. In this action research, we will discuss the common behavioural problems among preschool children aged five to six years old. Together with this are the major causes that affect the behavioural problem of the child. With that, we are
able
to
know
what
really
affects
the
behavioural
problems of the child to recur in any situations. Hence, we
will
also
discuss
how
we
can
able
to
deal
with
these
children having recurring behavioural problems. This will be
the
interventions
or
strategies
that
might
help
us
in
handling and dealing with these children.
Statement of the Problem
The main purpose of this study is to determine the causes of recurring behavioural problems among preschool children aged five to six years old. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions: 1. What are the common recurring behavioral problems among preschool children?
2. What are the causes of recurring behavioral problems
among preschool children? 3. What are the effective strategies that can be used in
dealing
problems? 4. Is there
with
pupils
significant
recurring
difference
behavioral between
the
between
the
perspective of teachers and parents?
Hypothesis There
is
no
significant
difference
perception of teachers and parents?
Significance of the study
The
results
of
the
study
would
be
beneficial
to
the
following; 1.
School
Administrators.
This
study
helps
school
administrators in understanding the background information
of the preschool children having the behavioral problem. 2. Guidance Counselor. This study helps the guidance counselors
in
implementing
programs
that
addresses
the
recurring behavioral problems of preschool children.
3. Teachers. This study will guide the teachers in assisting and monitoring the preschool children.
4. Parents. This study will provide the parents the
strategies that they may use in managing the behavior of their child. 5.
Preschoolers.
This
study
will
guide
the
pre-
schoolers in managing their behavior with the help of their
parents and teachers.
Scope and delimitation
The researchers focused on the causes recurring behavioral problems of five to six years old children. The study is delimited to the recurring behavioral problems; its causes and strategies in dealing with the said behavior of five to six years old children. The researchers got twenty respondents, which are ten teachers of preschool and ten parents.
Definition of Terms For purposes of clarity on the part of the readers, the
following
defined:
terms
were
operationally
and
conceptually
Behavior. It is the way something moves, functions or
reacts. The way a person acts or behaves (Merriam Webster). Demanding Attention. It is behaving in a way which is in pursuit of attention from others (Wikipedia, 2016). Fighting
with
peers.
It
is
two
or
more
people
fighting usually in a form of boxing.
Pushing others. It is the act of moving someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body. Recurring. It is to happen or appear again or to occur again (Merriam-Webster, 2015). Reward or praises. This refers to commendation for worth or excellence. It is something that is offered or given for some service or attainment. Shyness. This refers to the quality or state of being shy, feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people (Merriam-Webster, 2015). Temper Tantrums. It is a violent demonstration of rage
or
frustration;
(Dictionary.com, 2012).
sudden
burst
of
ill
temper
Yelling. It is to utter a loud cry, scream or shout.
