The spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has called for comprehensive investigations and tougher sanctions against teachers implicated in examination malpractice, especially at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) level.
Speaking on GTV, Sheikh Shaibu raised concerns about increasing pressure on schools to maintain high academic rankings, suggesting that the intense competition may be pushing some institutions to engage in unethical practices to preserve their reputation.
“We must go to the root of this and find out why. What is it that motivates teachers today to be involved?” he questioned.
He explained that the determination of some schools to remain among the top-performing institutions could be contributing to examination malpractice.
According to Sheikh Shaibu, although schools are expected to pursue academic excellence, some of the methods being adopted compromise the integrity and credibility of the education system.
He stressed that teachers have a professional duty to nurture, guide and mentor students of varying abilities rather than assist them in cheating during examinations.
Sheikh Shaibu also noted that learners develop at different rates and said the education system should support both fast and slow learners instead of promoting unfair advantages.
He further advocated strict disciplinary measures against teachers found guilty of malpractice, including dismissal and the revocation of their teaching licences.
“If a teacher of this nature is found truly culpable, he must be dismissed from the teaching profession,” he stated.
He compared the proposed sanctions to disciplinary actions taken against professionals in sectors such as medicine and law, arguing that similar standards should be applied in the teaching profession to safeguard the credibility of Ghana’s education system.
Source: gbcghanaonline.com
