DISCIPLINE IN EDUCATION: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE STRATEGIES TO CURB EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Authors

  • Ben Adzrolo Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Andrews Cobbinah PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Ruth Annan-Brew PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i11.3982

Keywords:

examination, examination malpractice, cheating, ranking, strategies, causes, invigilator

Abstract

This paper investigated the causes and possible strategies to minimize examination malpractices in Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana. A descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach was used for the study. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 335 respondents which comprised 302 students and 33 teachers. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were used to analyse the data gathered. The findings revealed that the leading cause of examination malpractices was ‘insufficient students’ preparation for WASSCE and Public education on effects of examination malpractices has also emerged as the number one strategy to minimize the menace. It was concluded that in schools where a conducive environment and teaching/ learning materials are not provided for effective academic work, performance falls below what is expected, to achieve academic success, students and teachers engage in examination malpractices to raise the academic image of the school. It was recommended that school authorities provide a conducive teaching and learning environment to ensure effective academic work in schools to minimize the menace.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Ben Adzrolo, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
    Mr. Ben Adzrolo holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Measurement and Evaluation from the University of Cape Coast. He also has a Master of Education degree in Economics. Mr. Adzrolo has been teaching mathematics and science at a Basic School in Ghana for the past 10 years. He has also research skills in students discipline and examination malpractice.
  • Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah, PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
    Dr. Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah is a senior Lecturer in the department of Education and Psychology at University of Cape Coast. Dr. Asamoah-Gyimah is a supervisor, a teacher and trainer when it comes to issues in Measurement, Assessment, Evaluation and Research.
  • Andrews Cobbinah, PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
    Dr. Andrews Cobbinah is a lecturer in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of Cape Coast. He has been lecturing in the department of Education and Psychology for the past 8 years. He is well abreast in Research methods and Assessment in Education.
  • Ruth Annan-Brew, PhD, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
    Dr. Annan-Brew is a co-supervisor for master students in the department of Education and Psychology at the University of Cape Coast. Dr. Ruth Annan-Brew have been teaching and researching Educational Statistics, research methods and educational measurement for 4 years.

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2021-10-22

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Vol. 8 No. 11 (2021)

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