Factors Causing Disruptive Behavior of Students in the Classroom: A Case Study in Elementary School

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the factors that cause disruptive behavior of students in the classroom. This type of research is qualitative using a case study approach in an elementary school so that the subject of the study is teachers and students. The data of this study is in the form of information about the factors that cause disruptive behavior of students in the classroom. Data sources that students and teachers use. Data collection techniques in this study were through observation and interviews. Meanwhile, data analysis using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana models consists of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the factors that cause disruptive behavior of students in the classroom include boredom, learning difficulties, and attention. Teachers design and implement innovative learning to avoid student boredom. The teacher gives the opportunity to the student to construct his knowledge through learning experiences, exploring, giving freedom according to his needs and interests. Students engage in disruptive behaviors because they have learning difficulties especially reading and writing. So it requires attention from teachers and other students.