Model Perspective

Sep 30, 2026 · Industry Insights

Termination Is Not Prevention: The Multiplicative Model for Reducing Teacher Misconduct

The article analyzes Beijing Institute of Technology's termination of a teacher for ethical violations, arguing that reactive punishment alone cannot prevent recurrence; using a multiplicative model, it demonstrates that improving entry screening and detection speed together reduces expected harm far more effectively than either measure alone, and calls for transparent procedures and faster response mechanisms.