ISSN 2360-7963
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of examination supervision on examination malpractices among Bachelor of Education fourth-year students in both public and private universities in Kenya. Utilising a mixed-methods approach, the research encompasses both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, targeting a representative sample of students from diverse institutions. The findings reveal that the physical characteristics of examination supervision, such as security measures, seating arrangements, and overall manning of examinations,, significantly impact students' likelihood to engage in malpractices. Furthermore, comparisons between public and private universities highlight differing levels of malpractice prevalence, influenced by institutional policies and cultural attitudes towards cheating. The study underscores the need for universities to enhance examination supervision and management and enforce management and enforce stricter examination supervision to mitigate malpractice incidents. Recommendations focus on stringent manning of examinations that discourage unethical behaviour while fostering academic integrity. Ultimately, this research contributes to the broader discourse on academic honesty and assessment practices in higher education within the Kenyan context.
Keywords: Examination supervision, Examination malpractices, Bachelor of Education, Fourth-Year students, Public and Private Universities Kenya