Curbing examination malpractices in Ghanaian tertiary institutions: The case of Takoradi Polytechnic

Abstract

Examination malpractice occurs at all levels of education. The situation is not different at Takoradi Polytechnic. Recent media reports indicate that examination malpractices in its various forms are on the increase in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana. This has raised serious concerns among stakeholders in education considering the fact that the buzz word today is quality education. This research was set out to investigate the rate, types/forms, causes, punishments, effects and most important how the ion of the menace can be curbed at the Polytechnic in particular; and others Polytechnic at large. Examination malpractice occurs at all levels of education. The situation is not different at Takoradi Polytechnic. Recent media reports indicate that examination malpractices in its various forms are on the increase in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana. This has raised serious concerns among stakeholders in education considering the fact that the buzz word today is quality education. This research was set out to investigate the rate, types/forms, causes, punishments, effects and most important how the ion of the menace can be curbed at the Polytechnic in particular; and others Polytechnic at large. of fields for further research and debate.