Teachers and invigilators arrested for malpractices will face punishment – WAEC

WAEC to punish teachers, invigilators caught cheating.

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has taken a bold and decisive step in combating examination malpractice by arresting three teachers and two invigilators in the Ashanti and Bono Regions. The arrests were made on the first day of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) after the teachers and invigilators were caught attempting to assist students in answering questions.

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Despite numerous warnings from WAEC and educationists, the teachers and invigilators chose to disregard the rules, prompting the council to take swift action. The arrests are part of WAEC’s measures to prevent all forms of examination malpractice and ensure the integrity of the examination process.

According to John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, the possession of question papers during the examination is a violation of WAEC’s rules and regulations. The arrested individuals will be processed and taken to court, where they will face prosecution. Additionally, WAEC is compiling a list of teachers who are still engaged in examination malpractice, which will be submitted to the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for appropriate action.

The incident is not isolated to the Ashanti and Bono Regions, as similar cases have been reported in other regions, including Greater Accra and Ashanti. Kapi attributes the persistence of examination malpractice to an attitudinal problem, where some individuals believe they can flout the rules and go unpunished.

WAEC’s decisive action sends a strong message to teachers and invigilators who engage in examination malpractice, and serves as a deterrent to others who may consider similar actions. The council’s commitment to ensuring the integrity of the examination process is laudable, and its efforts to combat examination malpractice are essential in maintaining the credibility of Ghana’s education system.

Examination malpractice is a serious offense that undermines the validity and reliability of examinations. It creates an unfair advantage for some students and compromises the quality of education. WAEC’s zero-tolerance approach to examination malpractice is necessary to maintain the integrity of the examination process and ensure that students are assessed fairly and accurately.

The arrests made by WAEC are a testament to the council’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence in education. The council’s actions demonstrate that examination malpractice will not be tolerated and that those who engage in such practices will face the consequences.

In addition to the arrests, WAEC has implemented various measures to prevent examination malpractice, including the use of advanced technology, such as biometric verification and surveillance cameras, to monitor the examination process. The council has also trained its staff and invigilators to detect and prevent examination malpractice.

WAEC’s efforts to combat examination malpractice are not limited to the BECE examination. The council has also implemented measures to prevent examination malpractice in other examinations, including the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Vocational and Technical Examination (NVTE).

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In conclusion, WAEC’s arrest of three teachers and two invigilators in the Ashanti and Bono Regions is a bold step in combating examination malpractice. The council’s commitment to ensuring the integrity of the examination process is laudable, and its efforts to combat examination malpractice are essential in maintaining the credibility of Ghana’s education system. The arrests serve as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in examination malpractice and demonstrate WAEC’s zero-tolerance approach to this serious offense.

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