Influence of the abolition of corporal punishment on the management of teaching and learning in secondary schools in the uMlazi District, KwaZulu-Natal

Abstract/English In recent years, the educational landscape has shifted towards fostering inclusive and nurturing learning environments, significantly marked by the global movement to abolish corporal punishment in schools. This study examined the influence of abolishing corporal punishment on managing teaching and learning in secondary schools within the Umlazi District. A purposive sample of 16 School Management Team (SMT), members from four secondary schools within the district participated. The study was underpinned by the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM), theory and used an interpretivist paradigm with an exploratory research design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed several themes, including the deterioration of discipline, lack of respect for authority, positive learner-teacher relationships, and lack of parental support. Despite these challenges, the study found that alternative disciplinary measures have fostered a more positive schooling environment in the Umlazi District. The results highlight the complex realities educators face in maintaining discipline and creating a conducive teaching and learning environment without corporal punishment. The study recommends reassessing alternative disciplinary measures, providing ongoing training support for educators, and promoting a cultural shift in schools that prioritizes respect, empathy, and community participation in teaching and learning within the Umlazi District.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Zululand

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Mahaye, Ngogi Emmanuel

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Kutame, A. P.
• Kapueja, I. S.

Licence

• https://uzspace.unizulu.ac.za/bitstreams/282e9963-af73-4142-87a1-a2fbcda79572/download