Italy prohibits the use of mobile phones in schools and institutes. The Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, has been in charge of communicating this new measure by sending a circular to everyone in which he explains that he considers it “an element of distraction for oneself and for others and a lack of respect for teachers” .
The use of mobile phones and other electronics devices “It can be allowed, obviously, with the authorization of the teacher, and respecting school regulations, for educational, inclusive and training purposes”, indicates the ministerial note. “Being distracted by the cell phone does not allow you to follow the lessons and it is disrespectful. The school is the place where talents are exalted and the smartphone is an obstacle,” says the minister.
In addition, it clarifies that they are not introducing “disciplinary sanctions“. In addition, it invites educational centers to “ensure compliance with current regulations and promote, where appropriate, stricter regulatory reinforcements and educational responsibility pacts, to prevent improper use.”
To record the reason why they believe this could be beneficial, they have accompanied the ministerial note with a report on how the continued use of mobile phones can end up affecting the health of children.
Until now, the decision on the use of these devices rested with the director of the educational center, who could decide whether or not to allow the student to use the telephone in class. Now, with this new notification, all students are required not to use it.
However, what they have not specified is whether they will requisition these devices before entering class or if it will be enough to leave them stored in the backpack.
Source: Lasexta
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