Paddle? No-Paddle? Evolution of Classroom Discipline

Send us a textStep back in time with me to an era when the sharp crack of a paddle echoed through school corridors. We're exploring the seismic shift from such historical classroom discipline to the empathetic and creative strategies I use today as a substitute teacher. Remember the days when a teacher's stern gaze was enough to silence a room? I'll regale you with stories from the trenches, contrasting the old-school methods with my personal touch—think less drill sergeant, more mindful mentor.