Author

  • Lee Moi Ching

    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Yeo Kee Jiar

    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Hadijah Jaffri

    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

The disciplinary problem in schools is a major concern for government, educators, parents and society in Malaysia. Knowing that discipline problems will be dealt with fairly and consistently has been shown to have a dramatic impact on student well-being and achievement. This study discussed the discipline issues in Malaysia; the affects of reactive and punitive approach; root cause attributing to the students discipline problems; how to cope with the disciplinary problems; and using social-emotional learning (SEL) to develop discipline among students. SEL is a promising approach that is able to reduce risky behaviours, increase desirable behaviours and promoting positive development.

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Ching, L. M., Jiar, Y. K., & Jaffri, H. (2015). Developing Discipline among Students through Social-Emotional Learning: A New Model to Prevent and Reduce Behavior Problems. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 6(2), 80-90. https://doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v6i2.193

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2015-06-30

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