Society blames poor quality of teaching for rise in cheating during exams

The Kuwait Society for Quality Education has blamed the poor quality of teaching for the spread of cheating during exams, a problem the society has actively worked to combat.

Complaints have been filed with the Public Prosecution and the society has lobbied for a law to criminalize cheating, according to Al-Jarida daily.

The society has supported Minister of Education, Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei’s directives, emphasizing the importance of implementing a “teacher license” as a key reform, alongside other priorities such as improving the quality of teachers, curriculum, school administration, etc.

The Minister said he is committed to implement the teacher licensing program based on international standards and take strict action against those who fail to pass.

The goal is to assess teacher quality and end the declining standards that affect overall education outcomes, including high dropout rates and poor secondary school results.

This would include reassignment to administrative roles, with international collaboration, such as with the OECD. Furthermore, the society endorsed efforts to enhance curricula and set high standards for supervisory positions, ensuring well-prepared future educational leaders.