ERIC Number: EJ1276780
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
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The Paradox of Faculty Attitudes toward Student Violations of Academic Integrity
Journal of Academic Ethics, v18 n4 p347-362 Dec 2020
This study investigated faculty attitudes towards student violations of academic integrity in Canada using a qualitative review of 17 universities' academic integrity/dishonesty policies combined with a quantitative survey of faculty members' (N=412) attitudes and behaviours around academic integrity and dishonesty. Results showed that 53.1% of survey respondents see academic dishonesty as a worsening problem at their institutions. Generally, they believe their respective institutional policies are sound in principle but fail in application. Two of the major factors identified by faculty as contributing to academic dishonesty are administrative. Many faculty members feel unsupported by their administration and are reluctant to formally report academic dishonesty due to the excessive burdens of dealing with paperwork and providing proof. Faculty members also cite unprepared students and international students who struggle with language issues and the Canadian academic context as major contributors to academic dishonesty. This study concludes with recommendations for educators and recommendations for future research.
Descriptors: Cheating, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Policy, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Foreign Students, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, College Preparation, College Students, Integrity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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