Effects of Exams Malpractice
Undoubtedly, Examination malpractice has become one of the canker worms that have eaten deep into the fabrics of the Nigerian society. It cuts across all levels of our education system. Many reasons have been adduced as being responsible for this ugly phenomenon.
Perhaps, the most remarkable factor is what I can call academic laziness or better still, mediocrity on the part of some students. Those who see examination malpractice as the only way to victory in such “bloody war” as education are mostly the lazy or mediocre students who are not sure of their academic capabilities. Hence, they resort to cheating during examinations.
Moral decadence on the part of some teachers is another factor. Some teachers cash in on students ignorance to enrich themselves at the expense of academic propriety. This is very shameful. The effect of this ignoble act is that educational system in its entirety becomes less reliable and in a lot of ways becomes injurious to the same society for which it is established in the first place.
The outcome of all these is that many graduates are nothing to write home about. Some graduates find it difficult to express themselves in English in the manner expected of those who have passed through higher institutions of learning. It is obvious that the products of these educational institutions where examination malpractice is rampant cannot compete favourably with their counterparts from other climes. By extension, the hitherto cherished image of the country becomes irredeemably smeared in the eyes of international community.
Another devastating effect of examination malpractice is the perpetual moral decadence which it entrenches in the society. Everyone now feels that it is the fastest, easiest, though most expensive way of passing examinations. To this end, government should formulate policies and put stringent measures in place aimed at curbing this monster. It is the responsibility of everyone to fight this social malaise.
Perhaps, the most remarkable factor is what I can call academic laziness or better still, mediocrity on the part of some students. Those who see examination malpractice as the only way to victory in such “bloody war” as education are mostly the lazy or mediocre students who are not sure of their academic capabilities. Hence, they resort to cheating during examinations.
Moral decadence on the part of some teachers is another factor. Some teachers cash in on students ignorance to enrich themselves at the expense of academic propriety. This is very shameful. The effect of this ignoble act is that educational system in its entirety becomes less reliable and in a lot of ways becomes injurious to the same society for which it is established in the first place.
The outcome of all these is that many graduates are nothing to write home about. Some graduates find it difficult to express themselves in English in the manner expected of those who have passed through higher institutions of learning. It is obvious that the products of these educational institutions where examination malpractice is rampant cannot compete favourably with their counterparts from other climes. By extension, the hitherto cherished image of the country becomes irredeemably smeared in the eyes of international community.
Another devastating effect of examination malpractice is the perpetual moral decadence which it entrenches in the society. Everyone now feels that it is the fastest, easiest, though most expensive way of passing examinations. To this end, government should formulate policies and put stringent measures in place aimed at curbing this monster. It is the responsibility of everyone to fight this social malaise.