scholarly journals Guidance and Counseling in Nigerian Secondary Schools: The Role of ICT

Author(s):  
Oye N. D. ◽  
Obi M. C. ◽  
Mohd T. N. ◽  
Bernice A.
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shafiq Khalil

The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the teacher’s perception towards slow learners academic achievement and role of guidance services at secondary school levels in district Peshawar. This was a Mixed Method research. Data was collected through administering especially designed questionnaire and used conveniently sample designed for selection of 200 Public and Private secondary schools Teachers/Head Masters, both male and female. Teachers/Head Masters were also asked to write suggestions for the improvement. It is found that positive teacher-student relation is necessary for the academic achievement of the students, especially the slow learners. Most of the teachers agreed that they take interest in the academics of their students and that they know how to teach their subject in a better way. Majority of the teachers responded positively that they can motivate the students for learning and that students feel comfortable in their class and they take feedback during the lesson. Student’s opinion is also taken and it is found that most of the students are satisfied with teaching method of the teachers. Teachers suggested that the strength of the class should be less, so that they could give full attention to each and every student. Majority of the teachers/head masters of secondary schools in district Peshawar reported ease of use of guidance and counseling services in their schools. It is also observed that the students have a complex of problems, domestic, personal, psychological, schools related and home centered etc. However, guidance and counseling need in a school required further investigation. The focal strength of character of the study was also exploring guidance services in the secondary schools. The applied significance of this study is to help policy maker in education institution to take care of the suggestion and perception of the teachers regarding slow learners academic achievement. This study will help in making strategies for quality education at secondary levels schools in Pakistan and provide suggestions to overcome the environmental issues and make improvement


Author(s):  
James Kimeli Sang ◽  
Sebastian Mutua ◽  
Susan Jelagat Korir

Numerous empirical evidence from around the globe, suggest that guidance and counseling programs are critical in the establishment of learner friendly schools for all children. This paper sets out to examine the role of guidance and counseling in creating learner friendly secondary schools in Kenya. An exploration of the impacts of guidance and counseling on academic development of students in secondary schools is also done. To this end, focus is set on student’s discipline, student’s personal and social development and their academic development. A discussion is further made linking effective study skills, students’ discipline, classroom behavior and improved interpersonal relationships. It is inferred here that students will understand themselves better, accept others and obey authority. Guidance and counseling therefore is an invaluable asset in creating learner friendly environment in the school.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salsa Juvilia Devanka

The guidance and counseling teacher has an important role in helping students determine the choice of further study. Entering 12th grade, students are usually faced with a variety of choices. Many students are still confused in choosing college majors in accordance with the talents of their interests, there are also those who think to work and not continue their studies. The purpose of this study is to explain the role of the BK teacher in guiding students to determine secondary schools. The method of this research is a case study conducted at SMA Negeri 7 Surakarta. the results of this study are students can choose / find majors in accordance with the talents of their interests and students are no longer confused in determining their majors. Steps that can be taken by the guidance and counseling teachers in directing students to determine secondary schools is by career guidance, in addition, it can also be done by counseling between guidance and counseling teachers and students, tracking talent and interests, and providing information or socialization related to the university and its majors so that students have a little picture.


IJOHMN ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Stella Baindu Fortune Fortune

The nature of children’s development is greatly influenced by the environmental conditions in which they are brought up. The amount of social stimulation which they receive is of particular importance, and even if physical conditions are adequate, an unstimulating environment which provides with little opportunity or need to experiment or solve problems will result in low level of achievement. Perhaps the most important aspect of the child’s social development is beyond the reach of the teacher. For the first very important aspect of the child’s development lies in the home. Genetic endowment and cultural level of the family, coupled with the actual physical conditions of the home will have decisive effect on the child’s development and will continue to influence him throughout his school life. These factors are inaccessible to be influenced by the teacher but it is as well for him to have them in mind in his dealings with pupils. In addition, he will need to know how he may most effectively change his pupils along the lives he considers to be the most appropriate. That is, he will seek out the most efficient ways of getting pupils learn for productive life in future. The topic under review will be approached from various fronts which include; The Sociological and Philosophical models; role of the school; Learners’ responsibility; role of the teacher; discipline and learner control; role of the parent; guidance and counseling services and conclusion.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 152-158
Author(s):  
N. M. BURYKINA ◽  

This article discusses the role of the family in the social development of children with special needs in an inclusive educational environment, in connection with which the study addresses a new aspect of the interaction between the teacher and the child’s family, the interaction of the teacher (teacher) and parents of children with developmental disabilities is highlighted in a variety of areas, students in secondary schools or attending kindergartens. The purpose of the study is to assess the role of the family in the adaptation of children with developmental disabilities, studying in secondary schools or attending kindergartens. To achieve this goal, the author defines a range of research tasks: to study the historical and philosophical foundations of the role of the family in raising children with special needs; highlight the role of the family in implementing early intervention programs in secondary schools; substantiate the main stages that any school must go through, striving to create a more fruitful relationship between the school, family and community. The author stated the following results as a scientific novelty: general recommendations have been developed so that parents feel confident, competent and can work more productively together with teachers (educators) when children visit kindergarten groups (classes). As a result of the study, the author came to the conclusion that the process of teaching children with special needs in a comprehensive school is most effective in the interaction of the teacher and the family of the child.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Resti Rahmadika Akbar ◽  
Rahma Triyana ◽  
Prima Adelin

Medical students as early adults have different challenges from high school, especially medical students. Based on the results of the previous study, it was found that medical students experienced anxiety, stress, and even depression with various levels. Ranging from mild to moderate-severe. Various efforts have been made, starting with increasing early detection of students from the first year, to the training stage to increase the role of academic advisory lecturers, to solving student problems that are sent to the counseling guidance section. The purpose of this training is that peer guidance services can be used as a form of guidance and counseling services provided to adolescents or early adults who have low social interaction. Before the training, it was started with the selection stage for peer counselors using an empathy questionnaire, based on the results of the questionnaire 28 students were found to be candidates for peer counselors. The training begins with a pretest then presentation material and case discussions then end with a post-test. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, there was an increase in knowledge about peer counselors, their roles, the benefits of counseling, and media that can be used as promotions as part of the peer counselor's duties. It is hoped that from this training, students can increase the role of assistance to students from the early stages so that severe cases experienced by students both in terms of academic and non-academic can be resolved.


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