To be acquainted with the consequences of indulging in examination malpractice. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement, selection for educationa. It traced the emergence of this social vice to the late 1970s and observed that examination malpractice came on. In the past 30 years, medical malpractice has become 1 of the most difficult health care issues in the united states. The lack of information on the extent of medical malpractice is problematic, the causes and prevalence of medical errors would be much easier to assess and address if the data was readily available.
The paper also took a look at the causes of examination malpractice, the dimension with which it is carried out, the dangers it poses to the primary school pupils and the society at large. Pdf factors contributing to examination malpractices at. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire titled causes and effects of examination malpractice ceemq. Aug 27, 2015 the evidence is obvious,the rate at which examination malpractices is causing harm increases day by day. Examination malpractice is an illegal behaviour by a candidate before, during or after the examination so that heshe can attain success easily and cheaply. The implication of dishonest approaches to the acquisition of academic certificate is overwhelming and obvious. The sample size of the study was calculated using yaro yamane formula. Examination malpractice is a problem, which has plagued the educational system of nigeria for years. The purpose of this research work was to identify the factors that contribute to examination malpractices at secondary school level. Examination malpractice has become a normal occurrence among students world over, but more worrisome in nigeria.
The disease has eaten deep at all levels of our educational system ranging from the tertiary institution down to the primary level. Moreover, for every dollar spent on compensation, 54 cents went to litigation expenses and other transaction costs studdert et al. Causes of examination malpractice in education sector education from the evidence abound, i discovered the following factors as the causes of examination malpractice. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that portends grave dangers for the nation. Media and other reports do however provide a general idea of the current medical malpractice situation. We cannot sopport something which is in relation to corruption and has future implications and effect on our economy. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the. A study of cross river university of technology oko, sylvanus ushie ph.
The effects of examination malpractice are very shocking to educational, economic and. Identify several methods for reducing medical malpractice costs. C50,i18,j20,k abstract while conducting empirical work, researchers sometimes observe changes in outcomes before adoption of a new treatment program. The study investigated causes and effect of examination malpractice on the performance of secondary school students in orumba south local government area. Full text of forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools. Evaluating the medical malpractice system and options for.
Engaging in examination malpractice leads to cancellation of results which means great waste of resources to society and. Some of the causes of examination malpractice as discussed are laziness, lecturers and teachers weaknesses, weak parental functions, personal influence, supervisors weakness, lack of selfconfidence, and government failure. Awards for medical malpractice claimants are subject to lengthy delays. This research study was carried out to investigate the cause of examination malpractice in nigeria schools. First, large scale examination malpractice the type of which we are witnessing today, make nonsense of educational of qualification and discredit institution of learning and the nation as a whole. The target population of the study was all the heads, teachers. The evidence is obvious,the rate at which examination malpractices is causing harm increases day by day. Examination malpractices have consistently remained a bane of nigerian. Examination malpractices have a paralyzing effect on the developing nation. Causes and effects of examination malpractice in society. This paper investigated teachers perception of examination malpractices among secondary.
The phenomenon of examination malpractice university staff profiles. July 2009 u ni t e d s tate s a t t or ne ys b u l l e t in 1 how to develop an effective crossexamination of an opposing medical expert in a medical negligence case fred b. Causes of examination malpractice in nigeria schools 34 issn 20546351 print, issn 2054636x online omemu, felix ph. Examination malpractices in nigerian educational system. The impact of examination malpractice on national development ignatius o. The causes and effect of exam malpractices among ss3 students. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Abstract examination occupies a very strategic position in our lives both in education and in industries. Such concern with solution to any ethical violation is grounded in.
The impact of examination malpractice on national development. Design randomized betweensubjects experimental design. Examination malpractice has become a normal occurrence among students worldover, but more worrisome in nigeria. Three 3 research questions were used for the study with descriptive survey design adopted. The problem is so alarming that all the stakeholders in the educational system have expressed serious concern about it and the need to find solution to it. And to provide a lasting solution to it, one needs to know the causes and effect in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, etc.
Nigerian journal of clinical and counselling psychology vol. One of the problems facing our education system in nigeria is examination malpractice. Patients were given scenarios depicting interactions between an obstetric patient and her physician throughout the patients. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the measurement of ability in nigeria 750 are products of examination malpractice have become a reserved army of the unemployable duze, 2011. Causes, consequences and probable solutions asore e. Examination malpractices and solution modern ghana. Such concern with solution to any ethical violation is grounded in thomas hobbes 1946 theory of state of nature which. This paper, examines this issue from the perspective of its causes and effects on students, parents, governments, nation and the educational system. Forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools in nigeria by.
Examination malpractices among secondary schools students in. While there might not be a silver bullet to completely wipe out examination malpractice, the following steps can reduce it to the barest minimum. It relates to the introduction of unauthorized materials e. But, here in kenya, there is well established constitution and elaborate laws that spell out what ought to be done and the consequences that may arise in case of any form of violation. Objective to examine the causal effects of doctorpatient relations and the severity of a medical outcome on medical patient perceptions and malpractice intentions in the event of an adverse medical outcome. Causes of examination malpractice on the standard of. To find out the agents of examination malpractices. A good number of students can score high marks as a result of malpractice, thus disqualifying some or all of the really good ones. A case study of five 5 selected secondary schools in bauchi metropolis okpe gabriel and philip lar department of general studies, federal polytechnic, bauchi abstract secondary school students perceptions of examination malpractices and examination ethics were assessed. The damaging effect of this monster on the education sector especially on the school administrations effort in instilling the culture of peace cannot be overstressed. July 2009 u ni t e d s tate s a t t or ne ys b u l l e t in 1 how to develop an effective cross examination of an opposing medical expert in a medical negligence case fred b. Causes and effects of examination malpractice education. Do poor teaching habits of teachers cause students to engage in examination malpractices.
It had become a general view to accept that the last two decades have witnessed high rate of several incidents of examination misconduct. These acts can be very costly to the healthcare industry. To this effect, less emphasis should be placed on paper qualification. Pdf causes and effects of examination malpractices on.
Pdf examination malpractice is a phenomenon that is now fast growing among student at all levels of educational system. Explain the reasons for the medical malpractice problem in. There is a general worry about the poor quality of education in nigeria. It puts our youth, future leaders and professionals in a situation that leads to a future of social, political and economic insanity and bankruptcy. Mrs abstract examination in broad perspective is an instrument for testing, assessing, evaluation and accreditation. The causes and effect of exam malpractices among ss3.
Teachers and counsellors rely on them for a comprehensive evaluation of their students and clients. The existence of dubious and fraudulent admission process, right from the primary level to tertiary level, the frequent and indiscriminate closure of institutions of learning as a result of protracted strike actions, the erosion of the autonomy of academic. The different ways of managing or preventing it was also proffered in the paper. A case study of some selected secondary schools in oredo local government area of edo state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available causes and effect of examination malpractice in secondary schools. A culture of leakages in zambia mwenya chileshe examines the causes and effects of examination leakages in the zambian education system the practice of seeing the examination papers in advance. Three research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Long term effects of examination malpractices on the education system and the economy the calamity of examination malpractice is not just the havoc it wrecks in our educational system but the gradual introduction of youths into the practice of fraud. An application to medical malpractice tort reform anup malani and julian reif nber working paper no. Aug 10, 2010 a culture of leakages in zambia mwenya chileshe examines the causes and effects of examination leakages in the zambian education system the practice of seeing the examination papers in advance. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational system and its effects on the socioeconomic and political. The opinions of the crawford university students in nigeria ojo matthias olufemi dada abstract. Ilayat maintains that examination malpractice is any illegal exam ination related offence such as those specified by law. Causes of examination malpractice on the standard of education in nigeria, a case study of abohmbaise l.
For obudigha 2010 cited in ndifon and corneliusukpepi 2014, as the years pass by, examination malpractice at the primary school level has taken a different dimension and that the most common. Evaluating the medical malpractice system and options for reform. This study considers the remote causes of examination malpractice in the nigerian education system with a view to suggest new ways of combating the problem. Opa abstract this study focused on the impact of examination malpractices and its implication on national development. D niger delta university, educational foundations department wilberforce island, bayelsa state abstract. Remote causes and counseling implications of examination. The research findings revealed an array of factors responsible for examination malpractice in. In this article, we will take a closer look at examination malpractice causes, effects, and solutions for it. Thus, this study attempted to investigate the perception of students about the causes and effect of examination malpractices. Teaching profession is professionalized in theory, not in practice. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational system and its effects on the socioeconomic and political development of nigeria solomon j. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior. More causative factors, the forms it takes, its effects and the suggested solution are being s.
Their documents are viewed by the public as mere indications of the. Suggestions towards combating the social menace are also discussed. Examination malpractice act of 1999 should be amended to incorporate that section of decree 20 of 1984 which. Sep 18, 2017 the causes and effect of exam malpractices among ss3 students in some selected secondary schools a case study of gwale local government area of kano state chapter one. Mar 24, 2015 causes of examination malpractice on the standard of education in nigeria, a case study of abohmbaise l. Medical malpractice law in the united states 2005 describes issues surrounding these laws. Examination malpractice thus, falls within these ethical dimensions. It is also used for the purpose of selection, placement, certification and promotion. Now so rampant, it has become a normal practical way of passing an examination. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior school certificate examinations in nigeria. The research findings revealed an array of factors responsible for examination malpractice in nigeria to includes what most respondents called wrong. Adeyemi department of educational foundations and management, university of adoekiti, p. The aim of this study therefore is to assess the prevalence, causes, and consequences of examination malpractice on the measurement of. Full text of forms and causes of examination malpractice in.
Mind blowing as children speak on examination malpractices. Examination malpractice causes, effects and solutions in nigeria. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement. This paper examines the causes and forms of examination malpractice in nigeria, the consequences on the national development, previous efforts made at curbing it and recommended ways of eradicating examination malpractice in the country. From the east to the west, north south the menace of examination malpractice is echoed in all the nooks and crannies of my country nigeria. This study will concentrate on examination malpractice, their causes, effects and possible solution in selected schools in. This study is focused on the causes of examination malpractice among secondary school students in enugu education zone of enugu state. Education is the bedrock of growth and development of any economy and the extent. Jan 05, 2015 examination malpractice is an illegal behaviour by a candidate before, during or after the examination so that heshe can attain success easily and cheaply. Causes, effects and possible ways of curbing the menace.
Causes of examination malpractice among secondary school. Anzene directorate of advancement and linkages, nasarawa state polytechnic, lafia nigeria. Causes and effects of examination malpractice in college of education ekiadolor, benin city, edo state abstract this study is designed to carry out an investigation of the causes and effects of examination malpractice in college of education, ekiadolor, benin city. Statement of problem in its strict conception, examination malpractice connotes all forms of cheating which directly or indirectly falsify the ability of the students in or outside an examination hall tyokyaa, 2014. Explain the reasons for the medical malpractice problem in the united states.
Undue emphasis on certificates, fear of failure in. Examination malpractices among secondary schools students in ondo state, nigeria. This paper examines the causes and forms of examination malpractice in nigeria, the consequences on the national development, previous efforts. Education is the bedrock of growth and development of any economy and the extent to which an economy improves is through education. This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with. With 90 students sampled from crawford university in nigeria, this research article. Forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools in nigeria by international education and research journal.
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