Overuse “is hurting learning potential”
Described: 20 Aug 2024 at 04: 45
The Education Ministry intends to restrict young students ‘ use of online communication tools in classrooms because they fear that their growth may suffer if they become dependent on the technology.
Caretaker Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob reported on Monday that some individuals used smartphones, devices, or other similar electronic devices while attending college.
Research has shown that excessive use of these devices slows young people’s ability to concentrate in school and long-term slows their knowledge.
In a number of nations, procedures have been put in place to restrict student access to the equipment while studying. Some nations forbid kids under the age of 16 from using them in classrooms.
Over-reliance on tech also raises worries over young person’s mental health, the minister added.
In Thailand, Pol Gen Permpoon said studies has confirmed the technology’s negative effects on youngsters ‘ mind and intelligence growth.
Children who spend six and a half days or more per day on the computer typically have a lower IQ than their contemporaries who spend less time using it. Additionally, they run the risk of learning slowly and with a short attention span.
The Education Council’s proposal is to introduce more outside-of-class activities like music lessons, sports, and exercises, in order to extricate younger students away from communication devices. Reading and story-telling classes will be held more frequently in the classroom to increase students ‘ attention spans. Kids will also be asked to spend some quality time with their kids, the secretary continued.