Disruptive Behavior of Learners
Introduction
Classroom management is one of the most important
dimensions of the teaching and learning process. It is believed
that good classroom management helps establish an effective
and conducive learning environment (Kubat & Dedebali, 2018);
improve students’ learning outcomes (Slater & Main, 2020);
effectively deal with children who have behavioral issues
(Zulkifli et al., 2019), and help reduce students’ disruptive
behaviors in the classroom (Affandi et al., 2020).
Disruptive behavior is roughly defined as inappropriate
behavior of students in the classroom that impedes both
learning and the teacher’s instructions (Gómez Mármol et al.,
2018; Närhi et al., 2017). Some of the most common disruptive
behaviors include learners’ inappropriate gestures, talking with
classmates, physical and verbal aggressiveness, moving in the
class, shouting, and not respecting the classroom rules
(Esturgó-Deu & Sala-Roca, 2010). The fact that disruptive
behavior in the classroom is an undeniable problem faced by
teachers of all generations (Abeygunawardena &
Vithanapathirana, 2019).
There is no doubt that misbehavior causes disturbances
in the classroom and makes it difficult for students to enjoy
the educational process. Teachers must consider dealing
with disruptive behaviors as the main indicator of good
performance in teaching, thus teachers need to know
about factors triggering disruptive behavior so that
teachers will be able to manage the classroom better.
(Fakhruddin 2019) stated that the ultimate purpose of
studying disruptive behavior is to provide a
comprehensive point of view about the appearance of the
behavior so that a wise and appropriate decision or
treatment can be given in a way to reduce it.