Statements on Social Media and Education Agenda from Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin
Minister Yusuf Tekin evaluated violence incidents, the impact of social media on children, and the Parent School project during a live broadcast.
Evaluating the education agenda during a television broadcast, Minister Yusuf Tekin drew attention to the role of social media in children's character building, violence incidents, and new projects.
Incidents of Violence and the Global Pandemic Process
Regarding the recent incidents of violence, Minister Tekin wished God's mercy upon the children who lost their lives and conveyed his best wishes to the injured students and their families. Stating that such incidents have become widespread worldwide and turned into an epidemic, Tekin expressed that a social struggle is essential for this process to end.
Türkiye Century Education Model and Curriculum
He emphasized that in the fight against the perception of violence, basic rights and freedoms, the culture of living together, and respecting the rights of others must be taught in schools. He conveyed that these elements are at the center of the Türkiye Century Education Model and that rights violations, including violence, are addressed in the curriculum.
The Impact of Social Media on Children
He stated that unfortunately, neither the family nor the school is dominant in children's character building, but rather social media, and that the situation is unfolding this way all over the world. Stating that nearly 80 percent of peer bullying takes place via social media platforms, Tekin expressed that these channels pose a danger.
Parent School and the Responsibility of Families
Emphasizing that law enforcement measures alone are not sufficient, Tekin stated that families must be more closely involved in the educational processes. In this context, he reminded that the Parent School program has been made mandatory this year for parents of children starting primary and secondary school.
Technology Companies and Duration of Education
Stating that technology companies must also take responsibility and activate family-child filters, Tekin said they have been in communication on this issue. He also noted that due to the duration of compulsory education, the transition of students to production takes a long time, and shortening this duration may come to the agenda in the upcoming period.