Palliate Destructive Attitude: Investigation on Pedagogical Strategies

Destructive attitudes have been a major concern that needs to be addressed by educators to ensure a smooth journey in a well-behaved classroom. A lesson will be less productive if the primary problem is unresolved. The focus of this study is to analyse students’ perceptions of an unruly classroom, lesson productivity, strategies to subjugate destructive attitudes, and the key factors behind such actions. This was a qualitative study that employed semi-structured interviews. The participants were recruited based on non-probability sampling, where students had some extent of disruption in a classroom setting. Thirty students were recruited for this study within a classroom, in which fifteen students exhibited destructive attitudes, and fifteen students were affected by destructive attitudes. The results of this study showed that the destructive students were able to identify the types of misbehavior of themselves in class according to the actions that were taken against them. In contrast, the students who were involved were able to be watchful and focus on the everyday destruction that interrupted their learning process and abstain from doing their best for their education in the classroom. This study gives valuable insights into students’ academic performance and a long-lasting journey for future opportunities. It highlights the challenges faced in the classroom due to their misbehavior and suggests ways to stay on track and progress academically.

classroom, destructive attitude, observation, semi-structured interview, students’ perceptions

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