poster trends丨let the "quiet breaks" in primary and secondary schools return to sunshine and laughter
2024-09-07
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poster news commentator liu ruiqi
it is the beginning of another school year. in recent years, the phenomenon of "quiet breaks" among primary and secondary school students has attracted widespread attention from society. according to a survey of more than 1,900 parents, 75.2% of parents reported that during breaks in primary and secondary schools, their children mostly stayed in the classroom and bathroom, and were asked by teachers not to go anywhere else.
for a long time, "giving recess back to children" has been a topic worth discussing. in some schools, the phenomenon of "recess confinement" has become more and more serious. during the ten-minute recess, children cannot walk into the playground, stay in the corridor, or even sit in their seats in the classroom. forced to do so, children can only hide in the toilet to socialize and relax.
where does the “quiet little break” come from?
once upon a time, recess was filled with children's laughter and joy, with both childishness and wildness. there were countless relaxing and enjoyable recess activities such as chasing and playing, sports activities, and chatting. rope skipping, shuttlecock kicking, sandbag throwing, and rubber band skipping have even become iconic symbols that have influenced the childhood impressions of several generations. these colorful recess activities constitute the unforgettable campus life and life memories of many people.
how did the "ten minutes" that created beautiful memories for generations evolve into the "quiet little recess" of today? perhaps it is because the school building design is unreasonable and easily causes crowding, or perhaps the school has limited free space for activities, or perhaps the school is worried about safety accidents of students. in line with the principle of "less trouble is worse than more trouble", the school has no choice but to "circle" students in the classroom and "tie" them to their seats, and "ensure students' safety" by restricting recess activities.
in many cases of campus safety accidents, many front-line teachers and education administrators have reported that more and more safety management responsibilities have been put on schools, making schools bear "unlimited responsibility". so, how can we untie the chains and allow children to enjoy free activities during breaks while also reassuring schools, teachers and parents?
what does “quiet little break” mean?
if there are concerns, then the boundaries of responsibility must be clearly divided and reasonably defined. campus safety is the common responsibility of schools, families and society. schools and students are not bound together, and higher authorities must also effectively assume clear and detailed management responsibilities.
regarding school safety, schools and teachers should strengthen safety education for students, guide and supervise children to carry out healthy and beneficial recess activities, enhance protective equipment and patrol frequency; formulate diversified and personalized recess activity arrangements based on actual conditions, and achieve the effect of allowing children to relax during recess while ensuring safety as much as possible.
recently, beijing proposed that compulsory education schools should make overall optimization of recess arrangements starting from this autumn semester. in principle, a 15-minute recess should be implemented, necessary sports equipment should be added on campus, and unnecessary restrictions should not be imposed on students' recess activities. kunming no. 14 middle school in kunming, yunnan province, created a small concert during recess. chengdong primary school in lu county, sichuan province, cleverly transformed the teaching corridor into a labor course practice base, where students can plant and pick various vegetables and fruits during recess. we have seen that many places and schools have begun to strengthen their responsibilities and have made useful explorations in "enriching activities", "safety supervision", "ensuring time" and "extending time".
the school is willing to give children a certain degree of freedom, and parents should also understand and trust teachers and schools, communicate promptly when problems arise, and reasonably and legally safeguard the rights and interests of children, while cultivating children's ability to protect themselves and control risks. laws and regulations related to school safety accidents need to be refined and improved in a timely manner to give schools and families a sense of security and ensure that all possibilities that occur on campus are justified and legal.
as a transition between classroom learning, recess is an important opportunity for students to combine work and rest. children walk out of the classroom, go outdoors, and walk into the sunshine. in the relaxed and enjoyable recess activities, they can not only relax their bodies and minds and strengthen their social skills, but also cultivate a more positive and optimistic attitude towards life, and promote the healthy development of their body and mind in the free and relaxed sunshine.
let the "quiet little recess" return to sunshine and laughter, and rejuvenate with new vitality, which is the expectation of all parties and a return to the essence of education. education is not only the imparting of knowledge, but also the concern for the all-round development of students. at the beginning of the new semester, we hope that children can study happily and play safely on campus, and all parties will work together to protect the children's beautiful recess time.
