Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Security Education - Common Crimes - Examination Malpractices

### 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. --- #### **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. --- **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 --- 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.