In recent weeks, the Adisadel College assault case, along with incidents of indiscipline reported at Labone SHS and other Senior High Schools, has rekindled the debate surrounding the use of corporal punishment in educational institutions.
Back in 2019, the Ghana Education Service (GES) took a firm stance and implemented a ban on all forms of corporal punishment. In its place, the "Positive Discipline Toolkit" was introduced as an alternative disciplinary approach, encouraging schools to adopt non-violent methods to address behavioral issues.
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However, some members of the public have expressed concern over this decision, attributing the growing indiscipline in schools to the absence of corporal punishment. The debate has gained momentum, with advocates for the reinstatement of corporal punishment arguing that it could effectively curb unruly behavior and restore discipline in the educational system.
One prominent voice in this call for change according to GBC ghana online, is the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT). GNAT has reiterated its support for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, emphasizing the need for teachers to be empowered in the process. Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of GNAT, has expressed his alignment with the push to bring back corporal punishment as a means to instill discipline among students.
