Causes: Corporal punishment again, and injuries again
Just recently, a primary school student in Wuzhou, Guangxi, suffered a concussion because he was beaten by a teacher! This is not a scene in a TV series, this is a real thing. We all know that the Education Bureau has long ordered the prohibition of corporal punishment and disguised corporal punishment, but why does this kind of thing continue to be banned, and each time it sounds more serious than the last time?
The Roots of Corporal Punishment: Is It the "Traditional Arts" of the Teacher?
We all know that corporal punishment of students is absolutely taboo, which is clearly stated in the "Disciplinary Rules for Primary and Secondary Education", and any form of corporal punishment is not allowed. But why do some teachers refuse to change their teachings? Is it because the traditional culture of "precepts" is deeply rooted? Or do some teachers feel that "this is the right thing to do"? This kind of thinking is really terrible!
Managing Students: Where Is the Boundary Between Discipline and Education?
It is undeniable that managing a group of lively and detached children does require a certain amount of discipline and rules, but discipline and rules should be achieved through the right educational methods, not through corporal punishment. After all, the purpose of education is to make children grow, not to make them afraid. Corporal punishment will only cause rebellion and even long-term physical and mental harm.
More and more "bear children": excuse or fact?
Some people will say that there are more and more "bear children" now, and if they don't give some "color" to see, they don't know what the rules are. This may sound like a bit of a truth, but it's actually an escape from the educational method. We don't deny that children's behavioral problems can sometimes be a headache, but as educators, we should solve them in a more professional and loving way, rather than simple and rough corporal punishment.
EDB's response: Is it enough?
Seeing that the Education Bureau's treatment of teachers is "harsh criticism" and "suspension for further study", I want to ask, is this enough? A child's health and psychology may have been seriously damaged, can "severe criticism" alone be reversed? What we need is a stricter system and supervision, and a zero-tolerance attitude towards this kind of behavior.
Summary: Is it difficult to change old Xi, or does the times call for new education?
Corporal punishment of students is not just a matter of individual teachers' behaviour, it is a reflection of the problems in the education system as a whole. Old educational Xi, methods and ideas do need to change. The professional training of teachers, the educational concepts of parents and society, and the management system of schools all need to keep pace with the times in order to truly eradicate the bad Xi of corporal punishment. What we need is a more healthy, positive, and loving educational environment where every child can grow up with respect and understanding. #Article Launch Challenge#