Homs, Syria – A video showing a Syrian teacher berating her young students has ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media platforms. The incident, filmed in a classroom in Homs, has raised serious concerns about the well-being of children in schools and the methods employed by some educators.
The video, widely circulated online, depicts a first-grade teacher in the Karm al-Zaytoun district of Homs losing her temper after a student interrupted her. Reports suggest the teacher was filming her class, possibly for social media content, when the interruption occurred. Her reaction, deemed excessive and inappropriate by many viewers, has drawn condemnation from across the region.
Social media users have expressed outrage, questioning the teacher’s professionalism and the potential psychological impact on the young students. Many worry about the long-term effects of such interactions on children’s perception of school and education. Some have called for disciplinary action against the teacher.
While Syria lacks a specific law criminalizing corporal punishment in schools, the Ministry of Education has issued strict directives prohibiting all forms of physical or verbal abuse against students. Furthermore, filming students without their consent or the consent of their guardians is considered a violation of privacy under the Electronic Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 12 of 2024) and the Cybercrime Law No. 20 of 2022, potentially carrying penalties of imprisonment and fines.
The incident has reignited debate about teacher training, classroom management techniques, and the ethical considerations of using students in online content. The video serves as a stark reminder of the responsibility educators hold in shaping young minds and the importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
The incident is under review, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
