Six Efforts by Teachers to Educate Student Behavior in High Schools

Abstract

Good behavior is not born from heredity or happens suddenly, but requires ongoing guidance by adults, especially teachers. This research aims to analyze the actual efforts made by teachers in educating students' behavior in a better direction in high school. The author used a qualitative method with a case study approach in carrying out this research. Data sources were taken through individual interviews with thirty-six informants. All informants in this study were selected using purposive sampling techniques. The research findings found six concrete actions taken by teachers so that students had better behavior. These six actions are: i) modeling good behavior and providing advice during each learning process, ii) providing space for discussion to open students' horizons, iii) starting activities by praying before studying, iv) disciplining midday prayers in congregation, v) strengthening education exemplary, vi) involves the role of parents to work together in controlling behavior in a better direction. This research can be used as initial data for future researchers in studying this problem in different contexts and issues.