Teachers' Perception of School Guidance Services on Senior Secondary School Students’ Career in Bauchi Metropolis

Adamu Waziri, Tahir Babayo Inuwa, Mahmud M. Bako, Ibrahim Umar

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The study investigated the perceptions of senior secondary school teachers in Bauchi metropolis regarding school counseling services. Employing a descriptive survey design, 400 teachers were randomly chosen from a population of 2,119. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection, and data analysis involved the use of Chi-square. The findings indicated that teachers from both Private and Public schools in Bauchi metropolis generally held positive perceptions concerning the role of school counselors. The study recommends the professional training of school counselors to enhance the effective delivery of guidance and counseling services. Furthermore, measures such as orientation services, conferences, workshops, and seminars are suggested to address and change any negative perceptions among teachers, making them more familiar with the activities and services offered by school guidance and counseling units.


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