Factors Affecting Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Keren Sub-Zone, Anseba Region, Eritrea

Abstract

Implementation of counselling services in schools has its own challenges in Eritrean high schools. This study assessed factors affecting counselling services in secondary schools in Keren Sub-Zone, Anseba Region, Eritrea. The study adopted a mixed method research design across a target population that comprised of 5 schools, 1500 students, 100 teachers, 5 teacher counselors, and 5 head teachers. Systematic sampling, simple random and purposive sampling were used to select schools and the participants of the study. Questionnaires and interview guides were used for data collection. Data gathered through questionnaires was processed using descriptive statistical techniques involving frequencies, percentages and means. Data gathered through interview guide was analyzed and presented using quotes, themes and narrative descriptions. The results showed that there was lack of proper office for counselling services, lack of trained counsellors, less attention given to counselling department, lack of awareness from students and lack of counselling facilities. The study recommended that the ministry of education should provide schools with trained counselors.

Keywords: Eritrean counselling, discipline in Eritrea, counsellors, Counselling in Keren, factors affecting counselling.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-31-07

Publication date: November 30^th 2019