Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies

This study aimed to determine the relationship between the interactive problems of students and the managing devices of teachers in the classroom in public elementary schools in Sta. Ana District, Division of Davao City.  This study used the non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing correlational method. The respondents of this study were composed of 138 teachers in public elementary school using the universal sampling. The data analysis utilized the mean, pearson r and regression analysis. The findings disclosed that the degree of interactive problems among students in the classroom in public elementary schools in terms of family problems, examination stress, financial difficulties and relationship difficulties were high and oftentimes manifested. Moreover, the level of managing devices of teachers in public elementary school in terms of let thy self-talk positively, get active exercises, eat nutritious foods, get adequate sleep, get away at least once a day, interact with kids, book an aromatherapy massage and feel good, learn to say “no”, and be considerate were moderate and sometimes manifested. It was found out that there was a significant relationship between interactive problems among students in the classroom and managing devices of public elementary school teachers. It revealed further that the domains of interactive problems among students in the classroom significantly influence the management of devices in public elementary schools.  Based on the findings, the public school teachers should attend on interactive problems and managing devices consultations and trainings from the DepEd for professional growth program. This may provide skillful development for teachers with the goal of building dimensions that thoroughly support education opportunities for learners and learn the content of healthier academic practices.