Academic Cheating in the Classroom

Academic Dishonesty
A discussion on the importance of cheating in our classrooms and how to approach it

Academic Dishonesty
Copied homework assignments
Internet Plagiarism
Online Translation
Stronger student domination and helping

Negative Influence of Academic Dishonesty for Students
Students are learning less
Weaker foundation for later education
Negative life-skills
Incapable of future work
Not reaching their potential
Students can’t be judged accurately
Proper credit isn’t given to ALL students

Teacher Influence
How do teachers promote cheating?
How can teachers grade/award students appropriately?
Why does cheating make our jobs easier?
How do we encourage bad reputations at our schools?

How can we make a difference?
Treat students like adults and explain the importance of the topic
Set the tone early in the year by handing out an academic policy contract and have students sign it

Classroom Control
Take away all supplies but writing utensils
Frequently change tests
2 minute time outs
Give assignments that can’t be plagiarized and are specific to their lives if possible
Give group grades to force all students to work and get the same grade

Academic Cheating in the Classroom

by ETRC on Jun 17, 2011

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