Can a simple training stop teachers from hitting students? major trial tests new approach
NCT ID NCT04948580
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called Interaction Competencies with Children - for Teachers (ICC-T) in primary and secondary schools in Tanzania, Uganda, and Ghana. The program trains teachers to use non-violent discipline and support students better. Over 3,200 students and teachers took part. The goal was to see if the training reduces emotional and physical violence by teachers and improves children's well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Interaction Competencies with Children - for Teachers (ICC-T) training program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could provide a proven way to reduce teacher violence and improve children's mental health and school performance across different cultures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all schools or countries. The program relies on teacher willingness and school support, which can vary widely.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Daressalaam University College of Education
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Mbarara, Uganda
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Presbyterian University College Ghana
Abetifi, Ghana