When kids are in a class where the temperature is too high they will not concentrate well. The best way to get them perform better is for them to be comfortable in a milder atmosphere. There was a recent issue where the teacher wanted his thermostat held at 24 or 25 degrees centigrade and that caused a good deal of discomfort in his class. One student was caught having lowered the temperature when the teacher was out and then he came out with an ultimatum. If any other student was caught lowering the thermostat he would be fined X amount of dollars. Who would be on the side of the teacher in this case?
In my opinion the students who are more numerous have the right to a cooler atmosphere. If anything if the teacher is too cold at a lower temperature there is nothing keeping him from wearing a jacket or a coat in the room The idea of charging the students money for an inconvenience is really over the top. As it is they will not be able to concentrate under such a warm atmosphere and it would be counterproductive for the teacher to have discontented students. One of the parents was on the side of the teacher saying that the fine to be paid is justified and that any student changing the thermostat is lacking respect but when you have a majority of people disagreeing, there is no disrespect on the part of the student. I wonder how a teacher can enforce rules in such a manner and get away with it.
