Research Plan - Corporal Punishment

Big Research Question:

1. What are teacher’s intentions in giving punishment?
2. What do they want to change in student's behaviors?

3. What is impact of punishment on student?

4. What punishments are considered fair?

Secondary Questions:

1. What behaviours are punished? (Indiciplen )

2. What types of punishment are given?

3. How do students view punishment?

4. How do they avoid punishment?

5. Reasons for getting punished?

Number of Interviews

●      With teachers                       5

●      With students                       10

●      Others                                    2

Number of Observations

●      Where                                    in the class room and around the school

Number of Focus Groups

●      Age group                             10, 12 and 14