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What does it mean?
A teacher punishes a talkative student by assigning a mocking essay about her chatter.
In plain terms
A student is made to write a silly essay as punishment for talking too much.
What can you take from it?
Punishment can be humiliating or creative.

Where it applies

  • classroom
  • education
  • discipline

Putting it to work

  • reflect on discipline methods
  • consider student feelings
  • use creative consequences

Questions to consider

  • Is this an effective punishment?
  • How would you feel in this situation?

Another view

Public shaming may harm a student's self-esteem and relationship with learning.

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