Statements from Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin on the Education Agenda
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin made evaluations regarding the mobile phone ban, school registrations, teacher attire, and the midterm break practice.
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin made important statements regarding work in the field of education, the mobile phone ban, school registrations, and the midterm break practice during a live broadcast he attended.
Education and Teacher Studies
Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin stated that the work carried out in the field of education is of great importance for the country's economic and social development. Tekin expressed that teachers continue to perform their duties selflessly throughout this process.
Mobile Phone Ban Implementation
Stating that there are recommendations within the scope of PISA regarding limiting students' mobile phone use, Tekin conveyed that measures have been taken in this direction in Turkey.
He said that practices preventing students from bringing their phones into classrooms have been implemented and that students have also gotten used to this situation.
School Registrations and Address Regulations
Stating that parents' preference for specific teachers creates imbalances in schools, Minister Tekin expressed that students are distributed to classrooms and branches in a balanced manner according to certain criteria.
Emphasizing that new measures have been taken regarding the address registration system, Tekin stated that registering students by using different addresses has been prevented.
Teacher Attire and Apron Preference
Stating that teachers have the status of civil servants and are subject to public personnel dress code legislation, Tekin touched upon the subject of attire.
He expressed that the use of aprons by teachers is preferred in schools for safety purposes and so that teachers can be easily distinguished from other individuals.
Future of the Midterm Break Practice
Making important evaluations regarding the future of the midterm break practice, Minister Tekin reminded that students must receive 180 working days of education in accordance with the legislation.
Stating that occasional problems are experienced in placing official holidays into the educational calendar, Tekin expressed that if this situation cannot be resolved, the midterm break practice might not be implemented.