Exploring Sri Lankan teacher attitudes of corporal punishment against their knowledge and perceived skills pertaining to child protection
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Date
2014
Authors
Pathirana, B. D. D.
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Publisher
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Abstract
The present study explored the Sri Lankan pre/school teachers' knowledge, and perceived skills of child protection against their general attitudes pertaining to violence/ abuse as well as their specific attitudes pertaining corporal punishment using a four point rating scale. Results conveyed that while teachers' knowledge and perceived skills of child protection was high, teacher who favored corporal punishment as an acceptable mode of disciplinary strategy had higher knowledge than those who did not. Based on its findings, the study offers recommendation for teacher trainers and child protection practitioners.
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Keywords
Teacher attitudes , Corporal punishment , Perceived skills , Child protection
Citation
Modern Sri Lanka Studies, 2014, V(1,2), P 97-119