Teachers opinion to prevent the practice of corporal punishment in schools

Abstract

Any sort of punishment that causes pain or discomfort to a person is considered as corporal punishment (CP). CP is banned yet practiced. There must be gap between the intention and action regarding CP. This study discussed CP in our educational institutions by emphasizing the rationale and perspective of teachers on the ways of preventing the act. “Teachers Opinion to Prevent the Practice of Corporal Punishment in Schools” is qualitative research, aiming to explore the reason behind the practice of corporal punishment in government primary schools to find out the methods to prevent the use of the act. There were 15 teachers as participants from 5 GPS who were chosen on the basis of their working experience of 8-10 years as GPS teachers. Data were collected through one to one interview. Participants stated that the use of CP is treated as a method of teaching-learning and classroom management tools. They found out that it is often used by teachers who lack teaching techniques. Moreover, they highlighted that it is culturally supported since parents encourage CP. They also came up with solutions and recommendations on the procedure of preventing it such as awareness programs, trainings and more i.e. alternatives to CP.