Miss Felicia Nkum, Head of the Pre-school Department at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic school Awoshie-Anyaa, has sparked controversy by calling for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in basic schools.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Oyerepa news reporter Bernard K Dadzie during St. Francis of Assisi Catholic school 10th Anniversary celebration held at Awoshie-Anyaa In Accra, she believes the presence of canes in classrooms would instill discipline and respect among students.
“In the absence of canes, teachers are left with verbal reprimands, which are often ineffective. The fear of physical punishment would prompt children to behave and listen to their teachers,” Miss Nkum said.
Miss Nkum cited the increasing indiscipline and disrespect among students as reasons for her proposal. “Some children are extremely disruptive, and the mere sight of a cane would change their behavior,” she added.
Corporal punishment was abolished in Ghanaian schools in 2017. Miss Nkum argues that verbal reprimands are insufficient to maintain discipline. She is of the view that the presence of canes would restore respect for teachers and promote a conducive learning environment.
Source: oyerepafmonline.com/Bernard K Dadzie/Greater Accra Region
