from the BBC:
Shock as Tanzania teachers caned
The Tanzania Teachers' Union is taking legal action after 19 primary school teachers were given the cane.
The teachers were caned by a police officer in front of their pupils after an investigation into poor exam results at three schools.
The report blamed teachers for being late or not showing up for work and not teaching the official syllabus. And thanks Shauna for passing on this stimulating concept.
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Our system isn't so different. Both systems favor sticks over carrots and both penalize teachers and schools for problems beyond their control.
I wonder who is traumatized more...the teachers or the students?
I got this from our friend Yau-Man Chan. As I noted on his page, the sad thing is how much pressure is on teachers everywhere for test results. And yet I don't hear businesses giving bonuses for their employees who pass multiple choice tests!
Sheesh! And thanks to Yau-Man, who so frequently brings these hidden stories to light.
Shauna
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