Western Australia is set to trial “back to basics” classroom limits on screen time for some primary school students next year. Multiple outlets report the initiative aims to reduce unnecessary digital device use in favour of face-to-face teaching and more hands-on learning.
The trial follows warnings that excessive screen use is linked to poorer education outcomes, including concerns about Australia’s broader education performance. ABC and The West Australian describe the plan as part of a push by the WA government under the Cook Government to improve learning results for younger students. 7News Australia frames the move as a response to concerns that digital device use is contributing to deteriorating education scores.
Across reporting, the outlets agree the pilot applies to a subset of primary students and focuses on classroom screen time. Details on the exact limits are not specified in the provided extracts, but the shared thrust is to restore emphasis on traditional classroom activities and reduce exposure to digital devices.
