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Corporal Punishment

Definition
Corporal punishment refers to intentional application
of physical pain as a method of changing behavior
[1]. It includes a wide variety of methods such as
hitting, slapping, spanking, punching, kicking,
pinching, shaking, shoving, choking, use of various
objects (wooden paddles, belts, sticks, pins, or others),
painful body postures (as placing in closed
spaces), use of electric shock, use of excessive exercise
drills, or prevention of urine or stool elimination
[2,3]. Corporal punishment in schools does not refer
to the occasional need of a school official to restrain
a dangerous student or use physical force as a means
of protecting members of the school community
subject to imminent danger.

Teachers can learn sound blueprints regarding
student motivation and nonviolent techniques
classroom control. It is critical to present educational
material that is stimulating to the pupils and
aimed at their ability levels. Some students may
benefit from alterna...

Posted by: Chad Boger

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