Vol. 9(1), pp. 1-10, July, 2021.

https://doi.org/10.14662/arjpc2021.020

ISSN: 2384-6178

 

 

Research Paper

 

Counselling Strategies for Curbing the Menace of Examination Malpractice among Students in Nigeria

 

¹ 1FADIPE, Rasaq Abimbola and 2UWADIA, John Chukwuewene

 

1Department of Counsellor Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

2Department of Counsellor Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Phone No: 07031885699, Email: johnuwadia@gmail.com

Phone No: 07068237055. Corresponding author’s Email: fadiperasaqabimbola@gmail.com

 

Accepted 25 March 2021

Abstract

 

Examination malpractice in the Nigerian education system is a cankerworm that poses a great threat to authenticity of educational qualifications and its widespread has been deteriorating the essence of schooling. This menace of examination malpractice has led to defamation of award of academic certificates in the world of work and the validity of certificates issued becomes irrelevant and questionable. It was quiet unfortunate that teachers, counsellors, parents and custodians of examination that should serve as role models in the society are the people aiding and abetting students to engage in examination malpractice. Hence, this paper discusses the concept of examination malpractice, forms of examination malpractice, causes of examination malpractice, parties involved in examination malpractice, theoretical framework, possible ways of curbing examination malpractice and counselling strategies for curbing menace of examination malpractice among students. One of the possible ways of curbing malpractice is that, seats should be properly arranged and spaced to avoid any forms of malpractice among students. Based on the recommendations provided, this paper recommended that guidance counsellors should be employed and posted to secondary schools and other tertiary institutions to help students in self-understanding and self-management, in relation to how they can utilize their assets and manage their abilities, capabilities for optimal development. School counsellors can help students with counselling strategies to build capacities and imbibe intrinsic beliefs about the importance of proper study habits, dedicated learning study habit, and dedicated learning, studying hard to pass their examinations and other positive human interactions needed to shun examination malpractices in schools. Also, government should employ counsellors/ teachers who are qualified, certified, and competent and of good moral standing that can teach the students. Teachers that are dedicated; that would serve as role models in mattes of punctuality, self-discipline, accountability, integrity and sound leadership styles to the students in schools and should stop aiding and abetting in the examination hall.

 

Key words: Counselling Strategies, Examination, Examination Malpractices, Students

 

Cite This Article As: FADIPE, R.A., UWADIA, J.C. (2021). Counselling Strategies for Curbing the Menace of Examination Malpractice among Students in Nigeria. Acad. Res. J. Psychol. Counsel. 9(1): 1-10