Corporal Punishment in Tanzania Primary Schools: Pupils’ Perceptions on its Influence in Enhancing Discipline
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
This study determined pupils’ perceptions on corporal punishment (CP) in enhancing discipline in primary schools in Tanzania. It focused on pupils’ perceptions on CP’s influence on enhancing school learning; in shaping pupils’ behaviours; and on enhancing pupils’ confidence and self-control. The study used 120 respondents from five primary schools based in Kinondoni District in Dar es Salaam. Data was collected through questionnaire and interviews; and was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. This study indicates that the use of CP was common in the selected schools; it was mainly used as a mechanism of controlling pupils. The results showed that most respondents agreed that CP helped them to achieve their academic goals by enhance learning processes although none in the conversation described the connection between CP and learning processes or learning skills. Most respondents perceived CP: as creating positive learning environment in schools; reducing violence in schools; not effective in building confidence among pupils; as effective in shaping their behaviours in their respective societies; and as inducing self-control in different situations. Most of respondents interviewed had the opinion that use of CP in schools has influence on their social encounters and their future in the society.
Authors and Affiliations
Vincent I. Lema, Rukia H. Gwando
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