Schools need help dealing with pupil violence and bullying 16 April 2021 - 12:50 By TimesLIVE Violence at schools is escalating, affecting pupils and teachers, and must be curbed, says the Each One Teach One Foundation. File image. Image: 123RF / Cathy Yeulet
Teachers trained as life coaches and the introduction of conflict resolution mechanisms within the school community are among the recommendations of the Each One Teach One Foundation to curb serious episodes of aggression and violence among pupils.
“Both teachers and students appear justified in fearing for their own safety, with the consequence that the learning process is stymied by the need to deal with unruly behaviours,” said the foundation.