Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-04 | 301-306
Original Research Article
Policy Brief: Strategies to Curb Examination Malpractice in Public Universities
Dr. Joseph F. J. Tuitoek, Muchimuti Erastus Wekesa
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
This study sought to investigate the students‟ perceived social factors that
contribute to examination malpractices in Eldoret West Campus of Moi University,
Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to analyze strategies to
curb examination malpractices in public universities. Descriptive research design was
used. Simple random, stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used in
choosing the sample size. The target population for the study was the student
counselors, Dean School of education, Chief Examination officer and third year
students from the school of Education. The sample size for the study was third year
education students. The research instruments used to collect data were questionnaires,
interview schedules and document analysis. The analysis of data was done using both
qualitative and quantitative. It was found out that lack of accommodation facilities,
limited provision of guidance and counseling services, poor orientation into the
university system and work study programmes contribute to examination malpractices
while limited provision of catering services and allowing students to operate business in
the university premises do not contribute to examination malpractices in the institution.
It was therefore recommended that there is need for the institution to put in place active
student counseling services to deter students from engaging themselves in examination
malpractices since most students believed that there is lack of guidance and counseling
in the institution. The findings are expected to benefit in formulating university
examination policy. Similarly, there is need for ISO standards to be adhered to during
lecture hours and examination hours to curb examination malpractices in the institution