International Journal of Academic Research and Development 241 International Journal of Academic Research and Development ISSN: 2455-4197 Impact Factor: RJIF 5.22 www.academicsjournal.com Volume 3; Issue 3; May 2018; Page No. 241-244 A study to investigate the effects of changing values and social media on class room discipline Qazi Naeem Alam 1 , Dr. Syed Abdul Aziz 2 , Rizwana Qazi 3 1 Department of Education, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, Karachi, Pakistan 2 Dean, Faculty of Management, Media & Social sciences Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education Karachi, Pakistan 3 British Council, Karachi, Pakistan Abstract Class control problems are increasing steadily in the classrooms. As the teachers make efforts to deal with them, they are also trying to understand the causes behind the changing situation. The objective of this study to investigate the factors that develops the problems of class control and the actions that will be helpful in class room management. The main method of data collection was a survey and interview of 40 teachers of different levels. The criterion used for the selection of teachers was based on three categories. These categories are consist of teachers who have weak class control over class, teachers who initially face problems in controlling the class but now they have ability of reasonable class control and the teachers who always showed the impressive class control. The data were analyzed quantitatively and the results showed many factors that are cited as the reasons, among which changing social values and the influence of an irresponsible media seem to be the ones most frequently pointed out. Other factors include curriculum, school administration, teachers and parents. The issue can be better handled when we try to understand fully these different factors. Keywords: class control problems, classroom management, classroom discipline, factors causing student behavior problems, social media, value education Introduction Statement of the Problem Teachers face lot of problems in maintaining the discipline of class during their teaching activities. Why students do not behave properly while teacher teaches them and focus on learning. Theoretical frame work 1. Dependent Variables a) Class room discipline of students. 2. Independent Variables a) The changing norms and values b) The influence of an irresponsible social media Research Objectives 1. To find out the relationship between class room discipline of students and the changing norms and values of the society. 2. To find out the relationship between teacher’s control on class and the influence of social media on the students. Research Questions 1. What is the relationship between class room discipline of students and the changing values of the society? 2. What is the relationship between teacher’s control on class and the influence of social media on the students? Hypothesis 1. Students’ behavior are connected to the home and family influences. The changing values and attitudes at home share main responsibility of indiscipline in classes. The lacking of positive thinking at home felt in classrooms. 2. Students’ behavior in class room is greatly influenced by media. Media also presents the rude and aggressive behavior as role model. Students try copy and exhibit such behavior even in classrooms. Literature Review The effective education means accomplishment of educational objectives. Institutions imparting effective education focused on strategies to attain their benchmarks (Henson, 1988) [11] . There are so many studies carried to study the role of teachers in class effectiveness. The finding showed that teachers play key role in shaping the effective education (Hattie, 2009) [10] . Marzano (2003) [13, 14] suggested the results that the level of achievements of students and the students’ performance depend on the effectiveness and the ineffectiveness of the teachers. Effective teaching and the proper learning of students cannot be possible in an indiscipline class (Jones & Jones, 2012; Marzano, Marzano, & Pickering, 2003; Van de Grift, Van der Wal, & Torenbeek, 2011) [13, 14, 20] . The teachers should develop their own rules, rgulations and strategies to maintain the disciplined and peaceful environment in the class for effective students’ learning (MOE, 2007) [15] . Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) are very beneficial in effective teaching and learning. Effective classroom teaching depends on disciplined classroom environment and it