16/10/2017
Teachers and students have been directed not to enter classroom with cell phones in a bid to accelerate teaching and learning process.
Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) issued the order on Sunday (Oct 15) after considering allegations that cell phone in classroom is actually hampering the educational activities.
The latest order, signed by DSHE director general Dr. SM Wahiduzzaman, directed Secondary Education Sector Investment Program (SESIP) director, deputy director, District Education Officer, Head Teacher / Upazila / Thana Education Officer to take necessary steps for implementing it.
The order stated, “It has been noticed that some teachers and students of secondary and higher secondary level institutions are entering the classroom with the mobile phone or talking to the mobile phone in the class. This is disrupting the learning process in class and the students are not able to concentrate on the class activities. It is unexpected and unwelcome.”
“Under the circumstances, teachers and students are being instructed not to enter the classrooms with cell phones for making effective teaching and learning-oriented activities in the classroom.”
However, it is not mentioned in the order that whether the use of mobile phones in the class will be monitored or punishable.
Some institutions in the capital have already banned mobile phones in classroom due to problems arising from it. Earlier in July, a notice was issued for banning mobile phones in primary schools.