English Lecturers' Strategies in Dealing with Students with Disruptive Behavior

In the learning process, there are several factors that can affect the atmosphere in the teaching and learning process. One of the factors is the disruptive behavior of students. This study aimed to find out the strategies used by lecturers in dealing with students with disruptive behavior, the reasons behind implementing these strategies, and student responses to the strategies carried out by English lecturers. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted with six English lecturers and twelve students majoring in English education class of 2020 at UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh as participants. The results showed that the strategies used by lecturers in dealing with students with disruptive behavior were giving warnings, making study contracts, and inviting students to talk face-to-face. The reason for lecturers to use this strategy was because students were considered adults so they didn’t need to be given harsh punishments; it was effective to make students aware and make students feel that they are being cared for. The students felt that the strategy adopted by the lecturers was quite effective in dealing with students with disruptive behavior. Students also consider that the strategy carried out by the lecturer is a professional action that makes them really respect and give appreciation to the lecturers. This research can be implemented as material for reflection and introspection to assist lecturers in managing disruptive students in class and creating a friendly learning environment for all students.