Evaluating Guidance Services in Senior High Schools in Sagnarigu Municipality, Ghana.

Abstract

This investigation aimed to evaluate guidance services in senior high schools in the Sagnarigu Municipality. The research design was a descriptive survey. The sample size was 345 respondents. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used to choose the participants for the research. The tool used for the study was a questionnaire based on a 4-point Likert-type scale. The data analysis used descriptive statistical measurements like, percentage, mean, and standard deviations. Independent sample t-test was employed to test the hypothesis at a significant level of 0.05. The investigation results indicated that students perceived guidance services as effective in improving their behaviour and discipline, identifying talents and potentials, building a positive self-image, and developing a positive attitude towards education. The research revealed that all the guidance services are effectively executed in the schools.  It was also revealed that there was no statistically significant variation between male and female students in the delivery of guidance services in senior high schools. Given the results and conclusions, the researchers recommended that the Ministry of Education, school administrators, and other stakeholders of education should continue to provide adequate resources for guidance programs for all educational institutions to ensure the effective delivery of guidance services.

Keywords: Counselling, Descriptive Survey, Evaluation, Guidance services, Senior high students.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-2-07

Publication date: February 28^th 2025