EFTHALIAS KONTOUKONTOU ETHALIAMMy 2013Department of Educational Sciences, University of Nicosia THE EFFECT OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENT BEHAVIOR (page THE EFFECT OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENT BEHAVIOR Vicino Ethalia Presented at the University of Nicosia as part of the course Methodology of educational research Nicosia, Cyprus, May 2013 INTRODUCTION The rapid social, economic and technological changes that characterize the modern post-industrial era also have an impact on the field of education in it develop, develop and shape their personality. Its main objectives are i) to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to enable students to meet the demands of their future professional life and ii) to guide and educate them, so that acquire humanitarian values. and social skills, which will help them in their social adaptation. (Kanioglou, 2004). Therefore, the effectiveness of the school in achieving these objectives contributes decisively to the formation of society. That school environments exert significant control over student behavior has been demonstrated through the literature on effective schools and through special programs for developmentally “at-risk” children.” “antisocial” behavior. This strong "school effect" can act both as a "risk factor" for possible problems of violence among children, and as a "protective factor", favoring children's adaptation... middle of the paper... my students ( with offensive words).8. I speak badly to my teachers (with offensive words)9. I lie to my classmates10. I lie to teachers .11. I used physical violence against my classmates 12. I used physical violence against my teachers 13. We take care of my cell phone in class 14. I am ashamed of speaking in class15. I want to collaborate with other students to complete homework.NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES OFTEN VERY OFTEN1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES OFTEN VERY OFTEN1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11 . 12.13 .14. Bibliography