Influence of Anger Control and Zero Violence Training on the Prevention of Teachers' Violent Teaching Practices in Timor-Leste's School Learning Environment: A Quantitative Study

This research evaluates how anger management and zero-violence training help primary school teachers in Timor-Leste to prevent violence in their teaching. The quantitative method was applied, together with ANOVA and regression analysis methods. The SPSS software used to analyse the data collected from 40 teacher in ten primary schools in Baucau Municipality. Zero-violence training resulted in significant reductions in violent classroom behaviour among teachers, but individual anger management training did not have measurable impacts on their conduct. The research indicates that non-violent teaching methods work better than emotional management approaches alone for changing instructor conduct patterns. This analysis confirms the necessity of developing culturally respectful programs, which combine personal and environment-targeted strategies. The research results advance educational policy discussions about post-conflict reforms through their endorsement of Zero Violence Program implementation in teacher training curricula. The developers propose three strategic recommendations that focus on growing educational training sessions alongside enhanced tracking systems and education methods that encourage student-led learning to create peaceful classrooms. Future research should analyse the long-term effects, combined with environmental influences that affect the maintenance of non-violent teaching methods in Timor-Leste.