Abstract:
Schools are meant to be the one of the safest places where students fulfill their educational
practices. However many studies show that punishment is adopted worldwide in many schools.
Corporal punishment is the use of physical force with the intention of causing a child pain, but
not injury, for the purpose of learning and correction or control of the child's behavior. In Sri
Lanka, According to Circular No. 12 of 2016 -Safeguarding Discipline in Schools, physical
punishment in schools has been banned. However Corporal Punishment has been implemented in
most of State schools. UNCRC reviewing the 5th and 6th periodic reports from Sri Lanka stated
that it is deeply concerned that high numbers of children are subject to abuse and violence
including corporal punishment” in this background this study was conducted in Tamil medium
Schools of Colombo District in Sri Lanka. 100 Teachers and 200 Students were selected as
Sample using Stratify Random Sampling Technique. Data and Information were gathered using
Questionnaire, Focus Group interview, observation and Check list. Data were analyzed
descriptively method. Findings of the study are; Most of school Teachers and Principals still
have been applying corporal Punishment in the school system, Corporal punishment being a
matter of concern has multidimensional and obnoxious impacts over the academic performance
and socio-psychological well-being of the students, physical punishments do not improve
students' academic performance, corporal punishment in schools is an ineffective, dangerous,
and unacceptable method of discipline, Remote area Students who affected by corporal
punishment frequently withdraw from school activities and disengage academically, no clear
evidence that such punishment leads to improved control in the classroom. Corporal punishment
constructs an environment of education that can be described as unproductive and punitive. |
