A lecturer at the Department of Wood Science and Technology has underscored the importance of lecturer-led invigilation in ensuring fairness, security, and integrity in university examinations.
Speaking at a seminar at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Dr. Rogerson Anokye explained that effective invigilation remains a critical mechanism for preventing examination malpractice and maintaining confidence in academic assessment.
According to him, lecturers who teach the courses are better positioned to supervise examinations because they are familiar with the behaviour of their students.
He further noted that lecturer-led invigilation enables immediate intervention when issues arise in the examination hall.
“Because lecturers know the students they teach, they can easily identify suspicious behaviour during examinations,” he said.
“If a student is not feeling well or there is a problem with instructions in the question paper, the course lecturer can quickly provide clarification without compromising the integrity of the exam,” he added.
He also highlighted those institutional regulations at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and national standards from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) mandate strict supervision of examinations to ensure fairness and transparency.
Dr. Anokye cautioned invigilators to remain vigilant as examination malpractice continues to evolve, noting that students sometimes resort to concealed notes, electronic devices, and other unconventional methods.
“Some of the methods are very modern, so invigilators must be watchful and proactive in preventing malpractice,” he said.
He advised lecturers to follow proper reporting procedures when malpractice is suspected rather than confronting students directly.
The seminar ended with an interactive session where participants asked questions and shared comments on effective invigilation practices and examination management.
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