Teacher Perceptions About Impact of Corporal Punishment on Student Performance in Secondary Schools of Karachi (Pakistan)

Abstract

Corporal punishment describes applying physical and psychological discipline to influence children's behaviour in preferred ways. This study looks into discrepancies in corporal punishment from teacher's perspectives during their professional work in schools. Research has indicated that physical punishment profoundly influences student's academic performance. It has been located with exceptional subjects that instructors used to provide corporal discipline to the students. This practice has resulted in a decrease in students' mastering attitude. Information was collected from educators using a quantitative approach in this investigation. A sample of 110 educators was selected using simple random sampling from all secondary institutions in District Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan. Descriptive statistics, such as the mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage, were employed to analyze the data in SPSS version 22. The research findings indicated that corporal punishment substantially affects the academic achievement of secondary school pupils. Active learning, psychological impact, and participation in activities are all diminished as a result of corporal discipline in Karachi, Pakistan, according to secondary school instructors. It is suggested in this study that educators be incentivized to refrain from using corporal punishment in the classroom setting and that efforts be made to inspire both faculty and students.