Corporal Punishment and its impact on learner performance (Essay Sample)

Corporal Punishment in Schools and Its Effect on Learner Performance Student Name Instructor Corporal Punishment in Schools and Its Effect on Learner Performance Views on the influence of corporal punishment on learner performance have changed with time. The proponents of corporal punishment hold that it is an effective way for correcting student misconduct. On the other hand, studies by opponents of this form of disciplining conclude that corporal punishment is an ineffective way of instilling discipline. Arguments against corporal punishment have received backing from various quarters, this prompts a review of its impact on learning outcomes. Cruel punishment does not improve the performance or discipline of students in school. A statement by CITATION Hum10 \l 2057 (Human Rights Watch, 2010), asserts that students in states where corporal punishment is allowed post worse academic performance than their counterparts in non-corporal states. Further findings show that corporal punishment has adverse effects on the mental and physical well-being of the learners to whom it is applied CITATION Far14 \l 2057 (Veriava, 2014). In the last 15 years, performance levels in states where corral punishment is prohibited have improved threefold of the states where this practice is allowed. Many students who have suffered corporal punishment show signs of depression, fear or anger. An article for Education Week by CITATION Spa16 \l 2057 (Sparks, 2016) finds that these learners often skip schooling activities and are not committed to academic performance. Victims of corporal punishment have been found to have concentration difficulties, sleeping difficulties, anxiety episodes, increased anger and aggressive outbursts. These traits do not have the remotest of connections with encouragement or prediction of improved academic performance. In fact, such corporal punishment teaches the learners to elude being caught in the wrong. Legitimate concerns over the physical and mental impact of corporal punishment on learners are raised and backed by ...