Mobile phones having poor impact on pupil behaviour, survey says

Some 71% of secondary school teachers say mobile phones are having a poor impact on pupil behaviour, according to a survey.

In its annual survey, the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA) education committee found that its members held a number of concerns regarding mobile phones in the classroom.

The survey took place in February 2024, with 1,451 members responding.

Meanwhile, 90% of respondents reported pupils having detachment problems, with the same percentage stating they were concerned that pupils had been texting during lessons.

While 80% reported