EDITORIAL | Corporal punishment has rightly been banished, but what are the alternatives?
Teachers lost a historical tool for maintaining order, and insufficient attention has been given to providing alternatives
22 November 2023 - 21:56
The alarming figure of 144 Gauteng teachers charged with assault in the last financial year is a stark reminder that some educators persist in using outdated methods for discipline. This may be due to a lack of appropriate alternative skills and tools to replace corporal punishment...
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