Guidance Services Among Senior High Schools in the Akuapem North Municipality, Ghana

Abstract

The study sought to evaluate guidance services in senior high schools in Akuapem North Municipality of Ghana. The study adopted the phenomenological research design. Thirty respondents were purposively selected for the study. The instrument used for data collection was interview guide. Research questions were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The study found that Orientation Service, Information Service, Counselling Service and Placement Service are in existence and well implemented in senior high schools in the Akuapem North Municipality. However, Follow-up Service was not effectively implemented. Challenges such as inadequate facilities and resources, inadequate time for guidance services and lack of support hindered the effective implementation of the guidance services. The study recommended that counselling units should increase awareness of the existence of guidance services and encouraged all students patronize the guidance services. Also, Follow-up Service should be well implemented to identify students who still need help. The Ghana Education Service, in collaboration with management of schools, should provide adequate funds, resources and proper infrastructure to improve the provision of guidance services.