NUTP: Teachers lack training to detect violent behaviour among students
KUALA LUMPUR: Teachers are not trained to spot or handle aggressive and extremist behaviour among schoolchildren, as they can only rely on the discipline guidebook to address issues, said the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP).
The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has highlighted a lack of training among teachers to identify and handle aggressive or extremist behavior among schoolchildren. According to NUTP secretary-general Fouzi Singon, existing school guidelines do not provide teachers with the necessary skills to manage such cases, stating that only discipline teachers or student affairs assistants receive any specific training.
The guidelines consist of a general briefing on the discipline rulebook or circulars, and teachers must rely on their own experience to distinguish violent behaviors, reporting cases to the principal or senior assistant for action like contacting parents or expelling the student.
A recent incident involved a 16-year-old male student who allegedly brought firecrackers and an axe to an international school, injuring a female teacher. Kuching police were alerted at 8:03 am, and the victim sustained a cut to her hand. NUTP emphasizes the need for proper training for teachers and involvement in drafting school safety policies, stating that teacher's real-life experiences on the ground should guide these policies.
Parent Action Group for Education supports proactive steps by parents and educational institutions to address warning signs in children, prioritizing early identification, intervention, and ensuring students have a safe route to seek help without fear.
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