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Should secondary student be allowed to use mobile phone in school?

Should secondary student be allowed to use mobile phone in school?

Bringing cellphones in school increases the sense of safety of both students and parents. This is because there are some instances where they need to contact each other due to emergencies. Contacting parents mediated by school sometimes takes time so one of the best options is if the student can contact them directly.

Are phones allowed in SHS in Ghana?

Covid-19 lessons: Permit SHS students to use Mobile Phones in School. COVID-19 revealed the dangers of not encouraging the use of mobile phones by SHS students in school. The current GES rules do not permit students to use mobile phones. Many schools and Education Ministries across the world face the necessary evil.

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Why should cellphones not be allowed in class?

Introduction. Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms because they cause students to want to cheat, are a distraction and students can cyberbully via them during class hours.

What are the disadvantages of mobile phones in schools?

Mobile phone usage at school can potentially affect students’ mental health due to the impacts on social interaction and the effects of misuse. Cyberbullying can lead to issues such as depression, low self-esteem and physical ailments such as headaches that affect students’ quality of life.

What is the right age for a phone?

The average age kids get a phone is between 12 and 13. With that in mind, parents are the best judge of whether their children are ready for a cell phone, and the lessons they teach about that readiness can begin at a young age.

Why students should not bring cellphones to school?

“Low-achieving students are more likely to be distracted by the presence of mobile phones, while high achievers can focus in the classroom regardless of the mobile phone policy. This also implies that any negative externalities from phone use do not impact on the high achieving students.