South African public school teachers’ views on right to discipline learners
In South Africa, the common law principle of in loco parentis entitles teachers, as the guardians in the school environment, to discipline learners. However, in view of new legislation advancing children’s rights, it is unclear as to the extent to which teachers can or do enact the loco parentis rol...
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| Language: | English |
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Education Association of South Africa
2018-05-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Education |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sajournalofeducation.co.za/index.php/saje/article/view/1448/765 |