A Gender Based Study for Behavior Management Strategies of Students at Secondary Level

Authors

  • Dr. Nabeela Shakur Abbasi Lecturer, Dept of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad.
  • Noreen Idrees Lecturer, Dept of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • Talat Anjum Phd Scholar, Dept of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

Effective Strategies, Behavior Management, Secondary Level

Abstract

The research was about A Gender Based Study for Behavior Management Strategies of Students at Secondary Level. The purpose of the study was to find out strategies use by the male and female teachers for behavior management at secondary level students using effective strategies by teacher can enhance students overall learning. Effective strategies for behavior management include setting clear expectations, providing consistent consequences, fostering positive relationships with students, implementing proactive interventions, and promoting a supportive classroom environment. These strategies aim to prevent disruptions, address behavioral issues promptly, and create a conducive learning atmosphere. The main objective of the study was to find out strategies use by the male and female teachers for behavior management at secondary level students. For this study researcher use quantitative Research Design to collect data with the target population for the current study comprises teachers from IMCG I-10/4 in Islamabad Pakistan and IMCB VI-X I-9/4. The total number of teachers in these schools is 55, For the research study, a population of 40 teachers was selected through sampling from this institution, were 25 females and 15 males. To analyze data t test was used by researcher. Research hypothesis 1 was analyzed through t test. Quantitative research design was used to collect data. The positive t-value of 2.785 indicates that there is a significant difference between male and female teachers in terms of their ratings, with female teachers receiving higher ratings (4.68) compared to male teachers (4.53).

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2024-06-30

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Abbasi, D. N. S. ., Idrees, N. ., & Anjum, T. . (2024). A Gender Based Study for Behavior Management Strategies of Students at Secondary Level. Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities , 8(2), 79-90. Retrieved from http://www.arjish.com/index.php/arjish/article/view/704