According to a new survey, UK teachers blamed the uptick of social media use for students’ inattention.
Instructors blamed incessant social media use for the deterioration of students’ attention spans.In fact, 85% of teachers surveyed are blaming the uptick in social media usage and the “ever-swiping nature of social media” for the kids’ unruly behavior, according toThe new survey, which was conducted by Kapow Primary between April and May this year, inquired about students’ behavior changes between pre-pandemic compared to now.
A startling 84% of teachers said their students’ attention span is “shorter than ever,” forcing educators to spend less than 10 minutes on any given subject just to hold the kids’ interest. Nearly two-thirds of respondents also reported an increase in daydreaming or inattention from their pupils.Tiffnie Harris, who works as a data specialist at the Association of School and College Leaders, said that teachers are experiencing “a long-term impact” of pandemic disruption.
“On top of this is the rising incidence of mental health and wellbeing problems among children, which is exacerbated by the impact of the cost of living crisis on families and the pressures created by social media,” she told the Guardian.
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