Teacher Suspended for Whipping Female Student
Sources close to the school confirmed that the teacher had been suspended and investigations are underway.
Teacher Suspended for Whipping Female Student
A teacher who was caught on video using a whip to beat up a female student and attempting to cut her hair with scissors has been suspended.
Although the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has not confirmed the suspension, it has warned teachers and school heads against using corporal punishment on students as it is unconstitutional. The Dzivaresekwa teacher was seen in a video abusing a student.
Parents have Authority to Administer Corporal Punishment
Mr Taungana Ndoro, director of communications in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, said that there is overwhelming evidence against the teacher.
He also warned all teachers and headmasters that corporal punishment is unconstitutional and they should desist from using such ways.
Teacher Suspended for Whipping Female Student
Ndoro could not confirm the Dzivaresekwa teacher’s suspension, but said it was the normal procedure. However, a source close to the school confirmed that the teacher had been suspended. Investigations are being carried out.
Ndoro said:
We are also handling another case which occurred in Shurugwi where another student was assaulted by a teacher.
Meanwhile, Sharon Chitsinde, junior councillor for Norton, condemned the act and said that he should have found another way to discipline her if she had done something wrong.
This incident highlights the importance of finding alternative ways to discipline students. Corporal punishment is unconstitutional and can cause bodily harm. Teachers should use other forms of discipline to deal with indiscipline.
