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A private college in China has come under fire for imposing severe penalties on teachers for minor infractions, including starting a class one minute late and ending a class two minutes early. The incident has ignited a heated debate about the treatment of educators and the definition of "teaching accidents."
The Incident at Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College
Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College, a non-government institution in Guangdong province, has been criticized for its strict handling of two teachers. In April and May, the college deducted five points from the workload of one teacher for starting a class one minute late, which translates to a salary deduction of 300 yuan (US$42) according to a fellow teacher who exposed the case online. Additionally, the teacher faced a 10-point deduction in performance, affecting their bonus, and received a public warning. The second teacher, who ended a class two minutes early, also received a public warning.
Public Reaction
The penalties have been widely condemned as "too harsh" and "inhumane" by many online observers. Critics argue that minor delays are common and should be treated with more understanding:
"Is it not normal for teachers to end classes a little early or start classes a little late? What is the big deal?" one person said. "Teaching is already a difficult job with so many students to attend to. The school should give teachers a break," another added. "This dehumanises education. If the school treats its teachers like machines, the teachers will also not treat students like humans," a third said.
Some, however, support the decision, arguing that punctuality reflects a teacher's sense of responsibility.
College and Education Bureau's Stance
A staff member at the college told Dawan News that the teachers were punished according to the rules, emphasizing the importance of maintaining teaching order. The local Education Bureau also backed the school's decision.
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Editor: Crystal H
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