The Finnish Parliament approved a law that Limit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices by primary and secondary students during the day.
Legislators support this concern for the Good of students and the quality of their environment The learning were the factors that promoted the new policy. New standards are planned Enters into force at the beginning of next school yearin August.
The law does not completely prohibit the use of cell phones in school structures. Instead, Leave the decision to allow in the hands of the teachers or deny the use of devices during lessons.
“I think it is good to have uniform rules for schools because there has been some variability. In Swedish schools of Finland for a long time we have more uniformityBut taking into account the entire country, it is something really good, “says Tony Björk, director of the Mattliden Swedish Institute.
Students will have to Get a special teachers’ permit To use your phones, for example, To help them in studies or to deal with the personal issues related to health.
“We must focus on the lesson and Having the cell phone as in your pocket can distract “, A Finnish student says. “But I think we should have it during the breaks.”
But Other students believe that the new law is not necessaryclaiming that phones are not a distraction for all students and see no reason to impose a ban on a legal level.
“I understand it, but I’m still thinking Which is a little useless, “said another student.” But I know, As I see it only from its perspective, but I feel like they would not trust usYou know, how to limit it completely … “, another student discussed.
The new law also allows school staff to confiscate student mobile devices If they have caused interruptions in teaching or learning. At the end of last year, the Minister of Finnish education, Anders Adlegreutz (SPP), underlined that they would continue to be promoted The digital skills of children despite the restrictions imposed on telephones.
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