Disruptive behaviour worsens in classrooms, but teachers reject Act’s ‘reasonable force’ proposal
A survey shows classroom behaviour has deteriorated, though teachers oppose the Act Party's suggestion to allow them to use reasonable force on students.
Disruptive behaviour in New Zealand classrooms has increased according to a recent survey. The Act Party has proposed allowing teachers to use reasonable force to remove disruptive students. Teachers, however, are opposed to this policy approach.
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Kids are behaving worse in class, but teachers don’t want to Act
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Disruptive behaviour in classrooms on the rise
The Act Party wants teachers to remove disruptive students and use reasonable force.