EXPLORE THE MAJOR ISSUE(S)

IN THE PLAY “THE SYSTEM OF

PROFESSOR TUKO”.
Irene, Joclynne, John, Mary
Autocracy in education
• Traditional teaching method:
• Repetition, rewriting, memorising and recitation
• Pupils are prohibited from speaking up
• Strict teaching
• Decides on pupils’ performance / assessment results
Autocracy in education
• Teacher as an authoritative figure:
• All decisions are made by the teachers
• Viewing pupils as idiots
• Ordering pupils to buy expensive items
• Practicing martial law in the classroom (inspection of personal
hygiene)
Teachers’ welfare
• Underpaid and overworked teachers
• Have to work two jobs
• Lack of teaching resources
• Reused content and teaching aids