Education in the Digital Age
Healthy and Happy Children
The COVID-19 pandemic was a forceful reminder that education plays an important role in delivering not just academic learning, but also in supporting physical and emotional well-being. Balancing traditional “book learning” with broader social and personal development means new roles for schools and education more generally.
This volume is part of a series that examines the intersections between education, well-being and digital technologies. Complementing the first volume Educating 21st Century Children: Emotional Well-Being in the Digital Age, this volume turns the spotlight on physical health and well-being. It explores the important role of play and risk-taking in learning. It examines the “pursuit of perfection” and the impact on children’s lives, whether it be physical, cognitive or academic. It highlights important efforts countries have made to tackle inequality and protect and empower students in both physical and digital environments. It ends with a look at the pending agenda, underscoring the role of partnerships, policy and protection.
Education and child safety
One of the most important priorities for parents, policy makers and education systems around the world is keeping children safe. Despite large improvements in many areas of child safety such as reductions in accidental injury and child mortality rates, challenges still remain. Almost a billion children around the world experience violence in one form or another. Many children also face risks to their digital safety, including cyberbullying and privacy concerns. Education plays a key role in protecting children and in many systems, teachers are required to take action when risks to child safety or well-being are suspected. Developing robust policies and providing teachers with the support they need to protect children in both the physical and in the digital environment is essential.
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