Spain Study Flashcards
Describe the mobile ban policy implemented by the Ministry of Education in France.
The Ministry of Education in France decided to ban mobile phones during the school day, which came into effect at the beginning of 2018 school year, impacting students over 15.
How did the mobile phone ban police differ between Australia and New York?
In 2019, four states in Australia banned smart phones for students up to 18 years, while in 2015, the Mayor of New York removed a 10 year ban on phones in schools, claiming it could decrease inequality.
Define the two main goals pursued by governments with mobile phones ban policies in schools
Government aim to improve academic performance and reduce bullying through mobile phone ban policies in school
What evidence did Wesson provide regarding education spending and student performance?
Woessmann provided evidence that students in various countries out perform students in the USA while spending considerably less on school per student.
How can controlling mobile phone use in school serve as a policy tool?
Effective control of mobile phone use by student can complement resource based intervention by government to enhance educational outcomes.
What regions in Spain implemented a mobile phone ban in schools, and when did this occur?
Galicia and Castilla La Mancha (CLM) in Spain passed laws to ban mobile phones in primary and secondary educational centers towards the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 respectively.
Explain the significance of the intervention in Galicia and CLM for research on mobile phone bans.
The ntervention in Galicia and CLM provide a quasi-natural experiment that allow for analysis of the impact of mobile phone bans on academic achievement and bullying in school.
What is a potential limitation of resources inputs in education according to the content?
The room resource inputs to affect human capital formation can be of limited scope in some settings, suggesting that other factors may play a significant role.
How does the content suggest mobile phone bans might impact students’ social behavior?
The content indicates that banning mobile phones in schools is aimed at enhancing both acedemic outcomes and students’ social behvaiors.
What is the role of regional level data in analyzing the impact if mobile phone bans?
Using regional level data within a country allows for a more controlled analysis of the effects of mobile phone bans, as seen in the case of Spain.
Describe the significance of secondary education in the Spanish labor market.
Secondary education is crucial in the Spanish labor market, as highlighted by Lopez-Bazo and Moreno, indicating its importance for employment opportunities.
What was the improvement in maths scores for students in Galicia?
Improved by around 10 points.
What was the improvement in science scores for student in Galicia?
Improved by around 12 points.
What do the results indicate about the impact of mobile phones use on academic results?
Negative impact on academic results.
What dose the study highlights about the relationship between mobile phone usage and academic result?
Higher usage negatively associated with results
