Teachers’ Perception and Effectiveness of Behaviour Modification Techniques in Ojo Lgea of Lagos State

Abstract

The study investigated teachers’ perception and effectiveness of various behavior modification techniques employed by teachers in treating maladaptive behaviors among pupils in basic schools in Ojo Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) of Lagos State. Mixed research methodologies such as focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaire were used to collect information from respondents. Population included teachers in selected schools in the LGEA. A sample size of 100 respondents was selected. In each of the five selected schools, twenty respondents were selected as samples. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents from different strata. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to test hypotheses. Results revealed that, there is significant relationship between male and female teachers’ perception in the use of behavior modification techniques in the classroom. This means that respondents have positive reactions to behavior modification and its effectiveness as counseling technique in reducing maladaptive behaviors among pupils in the study area. In addition, empirical analyses from our findings revealed that, commending a covetous pupil made him to start attending lessons, promising a covetous a joke any day he comes to school will encourage him/her to come often. This by implication showed significant negative relationship between material and non-material motivations and behavior modification among primary school pupils in the study area. Based on findings, the study recommends the employment of more counselors in basics schools to provide counseling services and supports to pupils and individuals in the school system that require psycho- emotional assistance