Dealing with Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom An empirical exploration based on a Grounded Theory approach
An action research is a practitioner-based study. This study is often done by teachers whose aim ... more An action research is a practitioner-based study. This study is often done by teachers whose aim
is to explore their practice, shed light on challenges, and find ways to solve issues that occur
within the context of the classroom. In this action research paper, I inspected the notion of
disruptive behavior in the context of the classroom, and how it affects both the process of
teaching as well as learning. This action research has arrogated a Grounded Theory approach. It
made use of qualitative data collection to attain comprehension of students’ misbehavior and its
underlying causes. Through active observation, note-taking, and in-class discussions, I managed
to collect data about the matter at hand, scrutinize the findings, design an action plan, implement
it, and formulate a suggested theory, all following the three main steps of a grounded theory
approach: (1) open coding, (2) axial coding, (3) selective coding.
The conclusion of this action research asserts that disruptive behavior is a significant aspect, for
it could enhance the context of learning if identified and dealt with properly. Hence, teachers
need to accumulate the proper knowledge, skills, and strategies to manage their classrooms well
and establish a suitable optimal learning environment.
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is to explore their practice, shed light on challenges, and find ways to solve issues that occur
within the context of the classroom. In this action research paper, I inspected the notion of
disruptive behavior in the context of the classroom, and how it affects both the process of
teaching as well as learning. This action research has arrogated a Grounded Theory approach. It
made use of qualitative data collection to attain comprehension of students’ misbehavior and its
underlying causes. Through active observation, note-taking, and in-class discussions, I managed
to collect data about the matter at hand, scrutinize the findings, design an action plan, implement
it, and formulate a suggested theory, all following the three main steps of a grounded theory
approach: (1) open coding, (2) axial coding, (3) selective coding.
The conclusion of this action research asserts that disruptive behavior is a significant aspect, for
it could enhance the context of learning if identified and dealt with properly. Hence, teachers
need to accumulate the proper knowledge, skills, and strategies to manage their classrooms well
and establish a suitable optimal learning environment.