Learning the art of persuasion

AS a schoolteacher who is pursuing a doctoral degree in human communication, I find communication to be an essential instrument that teachers can rely on, especially during these trying times where virtual platforms such as Google Meet serve as the main medium of interaction between teachers and pupils.

As teachers, we cannot force our pupils to attend classes as we are expected “not to offend the parents” and yet, we have to contend with the demands of the Higher Authority that “teachers must initiate intervention strategies to arouse the pupils’ interest”.