Abstract examination occupies a very strategic position in our lives both in education and in industries. These acts can be very costly to the healthcare industry. Examination malpractices among secondary schools students in. Suggestions towards combating the social menace are also discussed. Remote causes and counseling implications of examination. Mind blowing as children speak on examination malpractices. One of the problems facing our education system in nigeria is examination malpractice. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement, selection for educationa. 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. With 90 students sampled from crawford university in nigeria, this research article. Adeyemi department of educational foundations and management, university of adoekiti, p. The sample size of the study was calculated using yaro yamane formula.
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. Examination malpractices have consistently remained a bane of nigerian. Causes and effects of examination malpractice in society. An application to medical malpractice tort reform anup malani and julian reif nber working paper no. Three research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Teaching profession is professionalized in theory, not in practice. Causes and effects of examination malpractice education. Causes, consequences and probable solutions asore e. It puts our youth, future leaders and professionals in a situation that leads to a future of social, political and economic insanity and bankruptcy. This study is focused on the causes of examination malpractice among secondary school students in enugu education zone of enugu state. 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. 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. Ilayat maintains that examination malpractice is any illegal exam ination related offence such as those specified by law.
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. More causative factors, the forms it takes, its effects and the suggested solution are being s. Examination malpractices in nigerian educational system. 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. 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. Thus, this study attempted to investigate the perception of students about the causes and effect of examination malpractices. Such concern with solution to any ethical violation is grounded in thomas hobbes 1946 theory of state of nature which. Pdf factors contributing to examination malpractices at. 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. Anzene directorate of advancement and linkages, nasarawa state polytechnic, lafia nigeria.
This paper, examines this issue from the perspective of its causes and effects on students, parents, governments, nation and the educational system. Causes, effects and possible ways of curbing the menace. And to provide a lasting solution to it, one needs to know the causes and effect in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, etc. In this article, we will take a closer look at examination malpractice causes, effects, and solutions for it. Pdf causes and effects of examination malpractices on. 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. 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. Do poor teaching habits of teachers cause students to engage in examination malpractices. The causes and effect of exam malpractices among ss3. The research findings revealed an array of factors responsible for examination malpractice in nigeria to includes what most respondents called wrong. The opinions of the crawford university students in nigeria ojo matthias olufemi dada abstract.
Mar 24, 2015 causes of examination malpractice on the standard of education in nigeria, a case study of abohmbaise l. D niger delta university, educational foundations department wilberforce island, bayelsa state abstract. The causes and effect of exam malpractices among ss3 students. Education is the bedrock of growth and development of any economy and the extent to which an economy improves is through education. Forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools in nigeria by. 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.
Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior. A study of cross river university of technology oko, sylvanus ushie ph. The phenomenon of examination malpractice university staff profiles. It is also used for the purpose of selection, placement, certification and promotion. Pdf examination malpractice is a phenomenon that is now fast growing among student at all levels of educational system. The impact of examination malpractice on national development ignatius o. Design randomized betweensubjects experimental design. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the. 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.
It had become a general view to accept that the last two decades have witnessed high rate of several incidents of examination misconduct. Examination malpractice has become a normal occurrence among students worldover, but more worrisome in nigeria. 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. Their documents are viewed by the public as mere indications of the.
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. Patients were given scenarios depicting interactions between an obstetric patient and her physician throughout the patients. Awards for medical malpractice claimants are subject to lengthy delays. 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 disease has eaten deep at all levels of our educational system ranging from the tertiary institution down to the primary level. 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. Medical malpractice law in the united states 2005 describes issues surrounding these laws. Full text of forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools. 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.
Causes of examination malpractice on the standard of. To this effect, less emphasis should be placed on paper qualification. It traced the emergence of this social vice to the late 1970s and observed that examination malpractice came on. Opa abstract this study focused on the impact of examination malpractices and its implication on national development. The implication of dishonest approaches to the acquisition of academic certificate is overwhelming and obvious. The evidence is obvious,the rate at which examination malpractices is causing harm increases day by day. Now so rampant, it has become a normal practical way of passing an examination. Moreover, for every dollar spent on compensation, 54 cents went to litigation expenses and other transaction costs studdert et al.
Three 3 research questions were used for the study with descriptive survey design adopted. There is a general worry about the poor quality of education in nigeria. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire titled causes and effects of examination malpractice ceemq. Teachers and counsellors rely on them for a comprehensive evaluation of their students and clients. We cannot sopport something which is in relation to corruption and has future implications and effect on our economy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Identify several methods for reducing medical malpractice costs. 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. 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.
Examination malpractices and solution modern ghana. The different ways of managing or preventing it was also proffered in the paper. Causes of examination malpractice in education sector education from the evidence abound, i discovered the following factors as the causes of examination malpractice. Such concern with solution to any ethical violation is grounded in. 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. Mrs abstract examination in broad perspective is an instrument for testing, assessing, evaluation and accreditation. 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. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior school certificate examinations in nigeria. Media and other reports do however provide a general idea of the current medical malpractice situation. The historical and social perspectives are sound but the ending could have been stronger, particularly in relation to the effects. It relates to the introduction of unauthorized materials e. This paper examines the causes and forms of examination malpractice in nigeria, the consequences on the national development, previous efforts. Full text of forms and causes of examination malpractice in. Education is the bedrock of growth and development of any economy and the extent.
The study investigated causes and effect of examination malpractice on the performance of secondary school students in orumba south local government area. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement. C50,i18,j20,k abstract while conducting empirical work, researchers sometimes observe changes in outcomes before adoption of a new treatment program. Nigerian journal of clinical and counselling psychology vol. To be acquainted with the consequences of indulging in examination malpractice. Causes of examination malpractice on the standard of education in nigeria, a case study of abohmbaise l. 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. This study will concentrate on examination malpractice, their causes, effects and possible solution in selected schools in. This research study was carried out to investigate the cause of examination malpractice in nigeria schools.
The purpose of this research work was to identify the factors that contribute to examination malpractices at secondary school level. To find out the causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools. Causes of examination malpractice in nigeria schools 34 issn 20546351 print, issn 2054636x online omemu, felix ph. Examination malpractices have a paralyzing effect on the developing nation. In the past 30 years, medical malpractice has become 1 of the most difficult health care issues in the united states. Causes of examination malpractice among secondary school.
Examination malpractice has become a normal occurrence among students world over, but more worrisome in nigeria. Asinya 2012 argued that the causes of examination malpractice are borne out of the. Examination malpractice act of 1999 should be amended to incorporate that section of decree 20 of 1984 which. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational system and its effects on the socioeconomic and political. The impact of examination malpractice on national development. 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. While there might not be a silver bullet to completely wipe out examination malpractice, the following steps can reduce it to the barest minimum. Examination malpractice is a problem, which has plagued the educational system of nigeria for years. To find out the agents of examination malpractices.
The target population of the study was all the heads, teachers. Examination malpractices among secondary schools students in ondo state, nigeria. Forms and causes of examination malpractice in secondary schools in nigeria by international education and research journal. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that portends grave dangers for the nation. The effects of examination malpractice are very shocking to educational, economic and. A good number of students can score high marks as a result of malpractice, thus disqualifying some or all of the really good ones. Evaluating the medical malpractice system and options for reform. The aim of this study therefore is to assess the prevalence, causes, and consequences of examination malpractice on the measurement of. Explain the reasons for the medical malpractice problem in. Explain the reasons for the medical malpractice problem in the united states. This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational system and its effects on the socioeconomic and political development of nigeria solomon j.
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