Principals’ Perceptions of Guidance and Counselling Services in Kwara State Secondary Schools, Nigeria: Implication for Stakeholders

Suleiman, Yusuf; Hanafi, Zahyah; Kamil, Lasisi Adekola; Bosede, Famolu Florence

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“…Other study opined that Students are often faced with numerous challenges, which can bring on stress, anxiety, depression or relationship problems with those around them as a result of resistance change in education (Y. Suleiman et al, 2021). Other study submitted that sudden changes in educational settings can lead to persistent underperformance among secondary school students in Nigeria (Oladejo et al, 2022).…”

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Understanding the Complexities of Educational Change Resistance amongst Academic Staffs

Lasisi,

Oreagba,

Abdulkareem

2024

indonesian j. educ. res. rev.

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The resistance change in the educational system has been observed among school curriculum as a result of change of government. The research aimed to delve into the intricacies of resistance to educational change among primary school academic staffs. Qualitative approach design was adopted. Convenient sampling technique was used to select ten participants through utilizing an online survey interview method. The tool utilized for this investigation was the Educational Change Resistance Interview (ECRI). Thematic qualitative design was used to analyses the data collected. Analysis of the gathered data led to the identification of recurring themes. The findings underscored the nuanced and multifaceted nature of educational change, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and context-specific comprehension of academic staffs' viewpoints, experiences, and the various influencing factors impacting their resistance or acceptance of change. Moreover, the study highlighted potential strategies to mitigate resistance to educational change, including aspects such as compensation, motivation, support and training, as well as effective communication and involvement strategies. In conclusion, this research offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with educational change in primary schools, laying the groundwork for future efforts to foster a culture of resilience, collaboration, and innovation within the educational sector.

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“…There is also study that investigated the principals' perception of guidance and counselling in secondary schools as a tool to cob the implications of the resistance changes made in secondary schools (Y. Suleiman et al, 2021).…”

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Understanding the Complexities of Educational Change Resistance amongst Academic Staffs

Lasisi,

Oreagba,

Abdulkareem

2024

indonesian j. educ. res. rev.

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The Influence of Peer Pressure on Career Aspirations Among In-School Adolescent in Kwara State

Hassan,

Esere,

Abdulkareem

2024

indonesian j. educ. res. rev.

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The significance of career decision-making among senior high school students cannot be overemphasized. Students at this level are adolescents who are moving from this stage of development into adulthood. The study investigated the influence of peer pressure on career aspirations among in-school adolescents in Kwara State, Nigeria. It has been observed that students usually imitate themselves in their way of life, especially during the transition from upper basic education to the senior secondary stage, which determines their choice of profession. A quantitative research approach was used, and a survey research design was adopted for the study. A self-designed questionnaire was used, and an internal consistency of 0.87 for the instrument was obtained. The collected data was analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and a t-test to test the formulated hypotheses. Two research hypotheses were raised and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. Hypothesis one (r-cal =.204, P-value< 0.05) and hypothesis two (t-value = 3.159, P-value<0.05) were rejected. The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between peer pressure and career aspirations among in-school adolescents in Kwara State. Also, gender has a significant impact on career aspirations among in-school adolescents in Kwara State. It was recommended that educational institutions in Kwara State consider implementing peer support programs aimed at fostering positive peer influence. These programs can provide a platform for students to discuss their career aspirations, share experiences, and receive guidance from their peers.

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Evaluation of Factors Influencing Guidance and Counselling Programmes in Secondary Schools in Sokoto Metropolis

Sahabi,

Aliyu,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

Language Teaching and Educational Research

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Guidance and counselling programmes help students understand their problems and develop their educational, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, moral and vocational well beings for right decision making. Guidance and counselling services in most of secondary schools in Nigeria are associated with many challenges. This study aims at evaluating the factors influencing guidance and counselling programmes and possible strategies to address them in some selected secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used to obtain descriptive and self-reported data and/or information from the participants in this study. The sample size of this study was 400 participants comprising a total of 200 students, 150 teachers, 30 school counsellors, and 20 school administrators. Questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The result of this study showed that lack of professional counsellors, lack of formal training for counsellors, lack of support from school administrators/government, lack of materials/facilities, lack of parental support, and lack or inadequate public awareness were some of the factors influencing guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools. The result also indicated that strategies such as employing professional counsellors, creating public awareness, assigning only counselling services to counsellors, allocation of sufficient time to counselling services, and provision of adequate support by school administrators/government among others will significantly curb the problems facing guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools. Many factors were significantly influenced the guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools. For an effective guidance and counselling services in secondary schools, strategies should be applied to curb the major factors that influenced the guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools.

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Principals’ Perceptions of Guidance and Counselling Services in Kwara State Secondary Schools, Nigeria: Implication for Stakeholders

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

Understanding the Complexities of Educational Change Resistance amongst Academic Staffs

Understanding the Complexities of Educational Change Resistance amongst Academic Staffs

The Influence of Peer Pressure on Career Aspirations Among In-School Adolescent in Kwara State

Evaluation of Factors Influencing Guidance and Counselling Programmes in Secondary Schools in Sokoto Metropolis

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