John Dewey, School Corporal Punishment, and Educational Authenticity: Expanding the Educational Case Against the Use of Corporal Punishment in US Schools

Authors

• Derek T. M. Daskalakes, University of Texas at TylerFollow

Abstract

School corporal punishment (SCP) continues to be a widely used form of student discipline in US schools. The educational case against its use primarily focuses on its negative impact on student learning outcomes. In this essay, I argue that John Dewey’s theory of educational authenticity adds to this case by expanding the theorization of its harms. I articulate Dewey’s view of educational authenticity as consisting of three core aspects before showing that SCP undermines each one. I conclude by arguing that my position strengthens the educational case against the use of SCP by expanding our understanding of its harms.

Project Muse URL

http://muse.jhu.edu/pub/60/article/995382

Recommended Citation

Daskalakes, Derek T. M. (2025) "John Dewey, School Corporal Punishment, and Educational Authenticity: Expanding the Educational Case Against the Use of Corporal Punishment in US Schools," Education and Culture: Vol. 41 : Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/1559-1786.1994