The 2023 BECE and WASSCE examinations are fast approaching, and with them comes the ever-present threat of examination malpractice. In recent years, Ghana has seen a rise in the number of cases of cheating, collusion, and impersonation. This is a serious problem that has the potential to undermine the integrity of our education system.
This advice comes after the Ghanaeducation.org has been bombarded with calls by some candidates, teachers, and parents seeking leaked papers for the upcoming BECE. Some of these calls come very late in the night as well as the day with callers ready to pay for supposed 2023 BECE questions and answers.
The Ghanaeducation.org brand wants to put on record that it does not engage in illegality and will report any such persons to WAEC, Africa Education Watch and the Ghana Education Service for Action.
This post is a serious call to all teachers/ invigilators Not To Entertain 2023 BECE/WASSCE Examination Malpractices Thoughts. They are important key stakeholders who must not sacrifice themselves for students beyond preparing them for the examination.
Teachers play a vital role in preventing examination malpractice. They are the ones who administer the exams as invigilators, and they are the ones who are responsible for ensuring that the exams are conducted fairly.
However, there have been cases where teachers have been involved in cheating or helping candidates cheat. This is a betrayal of trust, and it has serious consequences for both the teacher and the education system as a whole.
If you are a teacher who will be serving as an examiner or an invigilator or carrying out any special assignment for WAEC for the 2023 BECE or WASSCE, I urge you to do your part to prevent examination malpractice. Here are a few things you can do:
- Be aware of the rules and regulations governing examinations. Make sure you understand what is considered cheating, and be prepared to take action if you see any suspicious activity.
- Be vigilant during the examinations. Keep an eye on all the candidates, and be on the lookout for any signs of cheating.
- Report any suspected cases of cheating to the appropriate authorities. Do not try to cover up cheating, even if it is a friend or colleague who is involved.
If you are caught cheating or helping candidates cheat, you could face serious consequences. You could be suspended or even dismissed from your job. You could also be banned from teaching in the future. Furthermore, you may end up in jail and lose your freedom, job and other social benefits as a free man on the street.
The integrity of our education system depends on the integrity of our teachers. Please do your part to prevent examination malpractice and help to ensure that our students have a fair chance to succeed.
READ: Final 2023 BECE Timetable (Download Here)
The Risks of Examination Malpractice
In addition to the professional consequences, there are also personal risks associated with examination malpractice.
If you are caught cheating or helping candidates to cheat, you could damage your reputation and lose the trust of your colleagues, students, and parents.
You could also face legal consequences, such as fines or imprisonment.
The risks of examination malpractice are simply not worth it. If you are tempted to cheat, please think carefully about the consequences. It is not worth risking your career, your reputation, or your freedom.
I urge all teachers who will be serving as examiners for the 2023 BECE or WASSCE to do their part to prevent examination malpractice. Please be vigilant, report any suspected cases of cheating, and do not try to cover up cheating. Together, we can help to ensure that our students have a fair chance to succeed.
Source: Wisdom HAMMOND – Team Lead, Education-News Consult