The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education authorities have officially imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones for teachers within school premises.
The Directorate of Education Department has issued a directive to education officers across all districts, instructing them to enforce the prohibition of mobile phone usage during school hours.
According to the Department of Education, the decision to ban mobile phones stems from concerns about the detrimental impact on students’ studies. The directive explicitly states that the use of mobile phones should be strictly prohibited within the classroom setting.
As part of the enforcement measures, the heads of educational institutions are tasked with collecting mobile phones from all staff members at the beginning of each school day. This measure is designed to ensure compliance with the ban and to prevent any potential disruptions during instructional hours.
In cases of emergency, the staff is directed to contact the school head using the provided landline or the school head’s designated mobile phone. The directive emphasizes that staff members are only permitted to use their mobile phones during designated free time within the school day.
Moreover, the post underscores the necessity for staff members to seek permission from the heads of institutions before capturing pictures or videos using their mobile phones. This additional stipulation aims to regulate and ensure responsible usage of mobile devices among school staff.
The implementation of this mobile phone ban is aligned with the educational authorities’ commitment to fostering a focused and conducive learning environment within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schools.
