The Ghana Education Service (GES) has implemented a stringent new measure to combat examination malpractice during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
In a bold move, the GES has issued a directive requiring all candidates to enter examination halls without belts and shoes.
This unprecedented step aims to eliminate potential hiding spots for prohibited materials and ensure a fair testing environment for all students. The 2024 BECE, which kicked off on Monday, July 8, 2024, and is set to conclude on Monday, July 15, 2024, marks the first implementation of this new policy.
While the directive has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among educators, parents, and students alike, officials maintain that it is a necessary step to preserve the integrity of the examination process.
The move reflects growing concerns about the sophistication of cheating methods and the need for more robust preventive measures.
As thousands of students across Ghana adapt to these new requirements, the effectiveness of this approach in deterring examination malpractice remains to be seen.
The outcome of this initiative could potentially influence future examination policies not only in Ghana but in other countries grappling with similar challenges in maintaining academic integrity.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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