Corporal Punishment and Grades in Ghana

• In Event: What Happens When Cultural and Political Interests Shape Educational Systems and Ultimately Affect Outcomes for Students and their Families

Abstract

Within the context of secondary schools in the Northern, Greater Accra, and Ashanti regions of
Ghana, this study investigated the ways in which the use of physical punishment influences
students' academic achievement. Let us explore the academic terrain of Ghana, where we are
investigating the enigma of corporal punishment and its effects on pupils in their senior classes.
Imagine this scenario: head teachers, instructors, students, and parents are all participants in our
study, selected by a deliberate and purposeful sampling technique.
Equipped with self-administered questionnaires and face-to-face interviews, we thoroughly
investigate the core of the issue. Our reliable statistics indicate a combination of positive and
negative outcomes: while there is evidence of academic progress, there are also instances of
students withdrawing or becoming resistant due to disciplinary measures.
Our heroes propose alternate approaches such as advice and counseling, practical manual work,
and the effectiveness of positive discipline to control the challenges of academics.
Although corporal punishment should not be completely abolished, it is crucial to strike a
balance between discipline and positivism in the classroom.
Therefore, we conclude our narrative by advising the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry
of Education to disseminate information extensively through workshops and seminars, teaching
all individuals engaged in the pursuit of education about the genuine consequences of corporal punishment.

Authors

• Aseda Fowaah Sarpong, Association International School

• Grace Nhyira Frema Sarpong, Morrison Twumasi and Associates