### Lesson Plan: Security Education – Common Crimes: Examination Malpractices
**Target Audience:** Junior Secondary 1
**Duration:** 40-50 minutes
**Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will understand what examination malpractice is, its implications, types, causes, and ways to prevent it.
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#### **1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Settle Down:** Greet the students and ensure they are settled.
- **Icebreaker Question:** Ask students if they know what the term "malpractice" means.
- **Lesson Overview:** Briefly introduce the topic of examination malpractice and its relevance to them as students who are currently undergoing formal education.
#### **2. Definition and Meaning (10 minutes)**
- **Definition:** Explain examination malpractice as any deliberate act of wrongdoing, contrary to the rules of the examination, designed to give a candidate an unfair advantage.
- **Discussion:** Ask students to provide examples of what they think could be considered examination malpractice.
#### **3. Types of Examination Malpractices (10 minutes)**
- **Categorize and Explain:**
- **Cheating:** Copying from books or smartphones.
- **Impersonation:** Hiring someone else to take an exam.
- **Leakage of Exam Papers:** Getting access to question papers before the exam.
- **Plagiarism:** Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- **Collusion:** Allowing others to copy from you or copying from others.
- **Visual Aids:** Use a chart or presentation to show different types of examination malpractices.
#### **4. Causes of Examination Malpractices (5 minutes)**
- **Discuss the Causes:**
- **Fear of failure**
- **Peer pressure**
- **Lack of preparation**
- **High expectations from parents and teachers**
- **Poor school facilities**
- **Corrupt system**
#### **5. Consequences (10 minutes)**
- **Short-Term Consequences:**
- Getting caught and punished (e.g., disqualification, suspension, or expulsion).
- Immediate loss of trust from peers and teachers.
- **Long-Term Consequences:**
- Erosion of integrity and trustworthiness.
- Difficulty in future academic and professional pursuits.
- Potential legal consequences in some jurisdictions.
#### **6. Prevention and Solutions (7 minutes)**
- **Personal Responsibility:**
- Adhere strictly to examination rules.
- Prepare adequately for exams.
- Seek help early if you struggle with subjects.
- **School’s Role:**
- Adequate invigilation.
- Implementation of strict policies.
- Creating awareness about examination ethics.
- **Community and Parent’s Involvement:**
- Encourage integrity and hard work.
- Set realistic expectations for children.
#### **7. Interactive Activity (8 minutes)**
- **Group Discussion:** Divide students into small groups and have them discuss the following:
- Real-life examples they know of examination malpractice.
- How they can avoid engaging in these activities.
- **Presentation:** Let each group present one or two key points discussed.
#### **8. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Recap the Lesson:**
- Define examination malpractice.
- Types and causes.
- Consequences and how to prevent it.
- **Q&A Session:** Allow students to ask questions for clarification.
- **Closing Remarks:** Emphasize the importance of integrity in both academics and personal life.
#### **9. Homework**
- **Assignment:** Write a short essay (1-2 pages) on why examination malpractice is detrimental to the student's future and suggest personal strategies they can adopt to avoid it.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart or presentation slides on types of examination malpractices
- Pen and paper for group discussions
**Assessment:**
- Participation during discussions
- Quality of responses and engagement in the group activity
- Homework essay
**Additional Resources:**
- School’s examination rules and policies
- Educational videos on integrity and honesty
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This structured plan aims to create awareness and build a culture of integrity among students, instilling the understanding that hard work and honesty are valued over success achieved through dishonest means.