A total of 57 students of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been suspended 57 students for examination malpractices.
Four others have also been suspended for unacceptable conduct, while one dismissed for misconduct.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the school, Mr. Richardson Panyin, the quest to become the University of Choice hinges on both academic and moral discipline, and churning out responsible students for industry and Ghana meant that students were properly trained, shaped, and guided to lead sound moral lives.
Examination malpractice is defined as any deliberate act of wrongdoing, contrary to the rules of examinations designed to give a candidate an undue advantage.
Examination malpractice is also known as cheating is the illegal action that students take during their examinations to try to make good grades by cutting corners.
Speaking at the 3rd Convocation Lecture Series, the Vice-Chancellor of TTU, Professor John Frank Eshun, said TTU in pursuit of its vision of becoming the Centre of Excellence in technical education and research has instituted several measures to help students discover themselves through the development of competency-based curriculum and upgrading.
“TVET is key to Ghana’s industrialization as it would provide the practical skills needed for its industrial drive. Skilled technicians and artisans are needed to fill gaps in various sectors of the economy. I believe Takoradi Technical University’s current programs which are TVET tailor-made make TTU poised to bridge the skill-gap required by industries through the implementation of the Competency-Based Training (CBT) targeted at promoting equal access, opportunities, and career pathways for students to develop their vocational and technical skills”, he said.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Kofi Atakora
