"Students Disrupting Class..." Active Teacher's Proposed 'True Education' Method Draws Attention

Did an active-duty teacher petition for a legal framework reminiscent of the webtoon and drama 'Teach You a Lesson'?

Yes, this is a petition submitted to the National Assembly by a science teacher at a middle school in Asan, South Chungcheong Province.

The petition includes contents calling for legal grounds to prevent unreasonable interference and malicious civil complaints from parents, and to ensure that a teacher's legitimate guidance is not interpreted as emotional child abuse.

The part drawing the most attention is the proposal to strengthen teachers' authority regarding guidance.

It proposes allowing teachers to directly issue suspension of attendance, a measure currently restricted to school principals, and suggests that students who repeatedly disrupt classes could be subjected to up to two hours of separate after-school guidance or a one-day suspension of attendance.

The teacher who filed the petition explained, "This is not about allowing corporal punishment, but rather with the intent to protect both students' right to learn and teachers' right to teach."

However, some parts of the education sector express concerns that without clear application criteria, it could lead to abuse of authority or infringement on student rights.

If the petition receives 50,000 or more signatures within 30 days of its release, it will be referred to the relevant standing committee of the National Assembly.

(Photo Source: National Assembly Electronic Petition Website)
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