“In class a form of educational Darwinism emerged in junior and middle secondary areas. Bright boys survived and did well as they captured teacher attention, but, in those massive numbers, many boys floundered along, anxious to secure a minimal qualification at Form 3 level so they could leave. Teachers’ nerves frayed and cracked, so the strap was over-used causing resentment and consequent anti-social behaviour in some cases.”
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