A study to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioral problems among children of age 5-12 in selected schools of Patiala, with view to develop an informational booklet.

Dr. Kirandeep Kaur; Ms. Simaranjit Kaur

Volume : X, Issue : VI, June - 2020

A study to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioral problems among children of age 5-12 in selected schools of Patiala, with view to develop an informational booklet.

Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, Ms. Simaranjit Kaur

Abstract :

A study to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioral problems among children of age 5–12 in selected schools of Patiala ,with view to develop an informational booklet .The present study aimed 1.To assess the overall knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioral problems among children.2.To assess the overall knowledge of primary school teachers regarding overview of normal and abnormal behavior, psychosocial disorder and habit disorders among children.3.To assess the overall knowledge of primary school teachers regarding anxiety disorder, disruptive behavior disorder and mental retardation among children.4.To identify the relationship of primary school teachers knowledge regarding behavioral problems among children with selected demographic variables.5. To develop an informational booklet on behavioral problems among children. The research approach for the study was non– experimental research approach with descriptive research design. The study conducted in the Govt. College of nursing, Govt. Medical College, Rajindra Hospital,Patiala .The knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data and rating scale was used for checking the level of knowledge . Personal variables revealed that majority of teachers were females i.e. 96.7%. Majority of teachers were married i.e. 80%. Most of teachers were belonging to arts background i.e. 63.3% and from science stream 25%.20% of teachers were having experience more than 15 years followed by 18.3% having 10–15 years and 33% teachers were having 5–10 years of experience. The total mean knowledge scores found was 45.23 (60%). Knowledge of 32 teachers (53.3%) were found to good followed by 16 and 10 as average and excellent knowledge respectively. Chi square value computed between Knowledge of school teachers regarding behavioral problems with their selected demographic variables were found to be statistically not significant