An analysis of the arguments for and against the use of corporal punishment in Zimbabwe's secondary schools

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Title:	An analysis of the arguments for and against the use of corporal punishment in Zimbabwe's secondary schools
Author:	Zindi, Fred
Year:	1995
Periodical:	Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research (ISSN 1013-3445)
Volume:	7
Issue:	1
Period:	March
Pages:	69-83
Language:	English
Notes:	biblio. refs.
Geographic terms:	Zimbabwe Southern Africa
Subjects:	corporal punishment secondary education education Secondary schools
Abstract:	This study discusses the arguments for and against the use of corporal punishment in Zimbabwe's secondary schools from the point of view of the students, the parents, and the teachers. An analysis of the views and attitudes of 600 pupils, 538 parents, and 21 school teachers in Zimbabwe reveals that although most professionals are against the use of corporal punishment there is still a significant number of parents and teachers who feel that its use in schools should continue. The study also reveals that almost all the pupils surveyed would like to see corporal punishment abolished in their schools. Recommendations for alternative methods to corporal punishment are made. App., bibliogr., sum.