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A STUDY OF SAFETY SECURITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2019(IV-I).14      10.31703/ger.2019(IV-I).14      Published : Mar 2019

A Study of Safety, Security, Health, and Developmental Services in Secondary Schools

Abstract

    This work aims to find out the safety and security services provided to secondary school teachers and find the difference in supplying these services to the teachers based on job status and their experiences. A selfmade questionnaire was used to collect data from hundred teachers that include both genders (male & female). The aim of the study was Data shows that there is a significant gender wise difference in the provision of safety and security services, particularly female need more security. The interview was also used, and data were collected from 10 teachers through interviews. Most of the teachers responded that there is a lack of these services in schools. Further suggestions were given to improve the condition of such services.

    Safety, Security, Developmental Services

    (1) Sheraz Khan
    Meezan College of Education, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Iftikhar Ali
    Government High School Ghala Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayaz Ali Shah
    Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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