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The medias, both social and mainstream, is both frenzy and abuzz with the news of a teacher being implicated by court for using corporal punishment as a method to punish underachievement in academic outcome and as possible means to boost future performance. Although corporal punishment has been legally banned in education/ school, the practice still find its spot for numerous reasons. In my analysis, teachers personal belief system on half truths of educational theories and system induced stress on teacher performance tops the reasons for the existence of corporal punishment in schools. AI generated image 1. The educational Trap of Omnipotence, cultural beliefs on adverse conditioning, and misinterpreted theories As our teachers long ago believed that corporal punishment can induce learning behaviors boosting academic achievement, do today's teachers believe the same? I have seen many do hold on to those believe. It is either because of ignorance or cultural tendency to disbelieve ...
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A Melon at Rukubji

Rukubji















As I dissolve among the ordinary
Drinking the ecstasy of sublime thoughts,
Burrowing through what-ifs, and
Rejoicing the best in my mind,
I re-make myself every day.

As I spread the deed,
With no ego of having nor fear of not having
I offer this chunk of melon
To the deity of Pelela
Who opens the door to scenic Rukubji, 
I offer this chunk of melon
To the serpent of Rukubji
Who once slithered through the valley,
I offered this chunk of melon
To the omnipresent Pema
Who pinned down the snake demon, 
I offer this chunk of melon
To the divine Kinley
Who blessed the valley with mastered,
I offer this chuck of melon
To the red-cheek beauties of Rukibji
Who shines the valley with unique art.

In my humble offering
May I find more solace, and
May Omteng Tshomem bless them more.
Lake below Palela (not Omteng Tso)
















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