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Exploring Ways of Improving Counsellors’ Work Efficiency for Sustainable Development of Guidance and Counselling Programmes in Secondary Schools in Delta State

F B Ovri

Abstract


This study explored the different ways of improving counsellors’ work efficiency for sustainable development of guidance and counselling programmes in secondary school in Delta State. Three research questions were raised in the study. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 471 counsellors from 471 secondary schools in Delta State. Sample size for the study was 236 counsellors (50%) selected using the stratified random sampling technique. A 21-item questionnaire developed by the researcher and titled “Exploring Ways of Improving Counsellors’ Work Efficiency for Sustainable Development of Guidance and Counselling Programmes Questionnaire (EWICWESDGCPQ)” served as instrument for data collection. Both validity and reliability of the questionnaire were established in the present study. Data were analyzed using mean score at 2.50 rating and standard deviation. Findings of the study indicated among others that the various ways of improving counsellors’ work efficiency for sustainable development of guidance and counselling programmes through adequate mobilization of guidance counselling resources, utilization of various means of motivations, and constant support for counsellors’ capacity building training were not been explored in secondary schools in Delta State. From the findings, it was recommended among others, that the Delta State government in collaboration with the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB) should provide funds for adequate mobilization of guidance counselling resources which will aid in improving counsellors’ work efficiency for sustainable development of guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools in the State.

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Counsellors;improvement;efficiency;mobilization

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