Nature, Prevalence And Effectiviness Of Corporal Punishment In Basic Schools In Ejisu-juaben Municipality

ABSTRACT Corporal punishment has become a topical issue in the world today regarding its usage and effectiveness in schools. The purpose of the study was to assess the nature, prevalence and effectiveness of Corporal punishment in Ejisu–Juaben basic schools. The study employed a descriptive sample survey design. A sample of 90 respondents comprising of 30 teachers/ headmasters and 60 pupils was used. Two sets of questionnaire were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The major findings of the study were that offences that attracted corporal punis…