@article {10.3844/jssp.2012.332.342,
article_type = {journal},
title = {How does a Culture of Learning Impact on Student Behaviour?},
author = {Weeks, Fransa},
volume = {8},
year = {2012},
month = {Mar},
pages = {332-342},
doi = {10.3844/jssp.2012.332.342},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/jssp.2012.332.342},
abstract = {Problem statement: Despite the need for a culture of learning in South African schools, research reveal that it is not generally encountered. Research also indicates the manifestation of student behavior problems constraining effective learning. Approach: This research study was directed at determining if a link existed between behavior problems and a lack of a culture of  learning.  The research approach adopted constituted a literature study and a qualitative based, narrative inquiry at a school within a traditionally disadvantaged community. The literature study was undertaken to gain an understanding of the concept “culture of learning” and its impact as a behavioral determinant. Caring schools as a means to address the problem formed part of the study. Results: Important research findings relate to the correlation between characteristics that give rise to behavioral problems and those associated with  a lack of a culture of learning, the role played by “caring schools” in nurturing a culture of learning and the importance of addressing students’ emotional needs for dealing with behavioral problems. Conclusion: The significance of the research is the guidelines proposed for dealing with behavior problems by establishing a culture of learning. Recommended is in-service training of all key stakeholders in the dynamics of  establishing a culture of learning and the realization of learner’s unmeet emotional needs.},
journal = {Journal of Social Sciences},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}