Experts Speak On Curbing Examination Malpractice
Parents were also urged to play their part by nurturing their children with values of integrity and the importance of hard work. Dangut emphasized the need for parental support, provision of necessary resources, and monitoring of children's preparation for examinations.
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Examination malpractice remains a persistent issue among students and examiners, despite ongoing efforts to address it. Amos Dangut, the Head of Nigeria Office of WAEC, emphasized the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to curb this menace.
In a statement by Ag Head, Public Affairs, Moyosore Adeshina, Dangut highlighted the importance of instilling integrity in students from an early age. He stressed the role of students in setting goals for academic success through diligent study and ethical conduct.
Parents were also urged to play their part by nurturing their children with values of integrity and the importance of hard work. Dangut emphasized the need for parental support, provision of necessary resources, and monitoring of children's preparation for examinations.
Addressing the broader societal issue, Dangut linked the prevalence of examination malpractice to societal trends of instant success and a decline in moral values. He urged for a collaborative effort to address the root causes of indiscipline and corruption in the country.
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Michael Omisore, an educationist, echoed the sentiment that examinations should be conducted transparently to reflect students' efforts accurately. He emphasized the need for stringent measures to punish those involved in examination malpractice as a deterrent to others.
Omisore emphasized that tackling examination malpractice requires a systemic approach and collective action to uphold integrity in the educational system.
