Predisposing Institutional Dynamics: Assessing Examination Malpractice in Public Universities
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract:Examination malpractice or academic dishonesty has become a concern to education stakeholders the issue of examination malpractice is a national emergency. This study sought to examine institutional dynamics that contributes to examination malpractice in public universities. Kenya. Descriptive research design was used. Simple random sampling techniques were used in choosing the sample size. The target population for the study was the student counselors and third year students from the school of Education. The research instruments used to collect data were questionnaires and interview schedules. The analysis of data was done using both qualitative and quantitative. It was found out that that lack of accommodation facilities contribute significantly to examination malpractices as most students travel long distances to and from the university campus instead of revising or studying in the library leading to little time left for studies. It was therefore recommended that there is need for the institution to provide accommodation facilities, the findings and recommendations from this study will go a long way in helping the university senates to review university examination policy in Kenya and come up with appropriate strategies to fight institutional factors that contribute to examination malpractices in universities in Kenya Keywords:Examination Malpractice Institutional, Dynamics.
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James Kimeli Sang, Muchimuti Erastus Wekesa
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