The phenomenon of examination malpractice an example of Nairobi and Kenyatta universities
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Date
2013Author
Akaranga, Stephen I
Ongong, Jude J
Language
enMetadata
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This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with particular reference t
o two
public universities in Kenya. To facilitate this discussion we posed the following questions: What is
an
examination malpractice? What is its cause? Does examination malpractice contribute to educational goals or
development? Are students aware of the repercussion
s of examination irregularity? And finally, what are
institutions of higher learning doing to curb this
reprehensible behaviour? To answer these questions,
we
administered questionnaires and conducted interview
s on staff and students from the two Public Universities.
The research revealed that some of the prevalent forms of examination irregularities include: candidates
colluding with invigilators and examiners; impersonation, writing synoptic notes. Since these are ethical
questions, we based our investigation on Thomas Hobbes’ theory of State of Nature and noted that these
forms
of examination malpractice are also common phenomena in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions i
n other
parts of the world. There is therefore need for institutions and governments to enforce remedies again
the
menace in learning institutions
Publisher
University of Nairobi