The ground had been prepared and now the teachers were keen to learn. I believe that the time spent discussing the issue, teacher’s viewpoints and experiences and shining a torch on the reality, had been crucial to creating a positive atmosphere for learning new approaches. The current discipline system is Read more…
So now we had all admitted that corporal punishment happened. We had discussed that the reasons for it were flimsy and shared powerful, personal experiences. It was time for the final hard-hitting message before the new teaching approaches were introduced. I started with the impact on children. A child Read more…
I prepared carefully for the training. There were 21 in attendance, including another HT and teachers from Olepolos Primary, in Kisames. I wanted to create an environment where honest discussion and professional dialogue were encouraged. The first step was admitting the problem existed. I talked about my own experiences. Corporal Read more…
It is a sad fact of life that although corporal punishment is against the law in Kenya, it is still a part of daily life in most classrooms and schools. The reasons are straightforward. Firstly, it is culturally acceptable. Parents use physical punishment to discipline their children. Secondly, many teachers Read more…
