Assessment of Guidance and Counseling Services in School and Non-School Settings

Abstract

The study was on the assessment of guidance and counseling services in schools and non-school settings. A survey research design was used in this study. The population comprised both school and non-school settings in Ondo state. The sample consisted of one hundred and four settings which are twenty-five public secondary schools, fifteen private secondary schools, fourteen public primary schools, forty-two private primary schools and seven non-school setting in Ondo East and West local government areas of Ondo state. A questionnaire tagged “Assessment of Guidance and Counseling Services Questionnaire” was used to collect data. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentages. Result showed that there was inadequate provision of man power and material resources for guidance and counseling services in both school and non-school settings. The study also confirmed that guidance counselor enjoy support and encouragement from management and colleagues. Also, considerable number of clients come and responds to counseling. In the light of the above findings, there should be more awareness on the importance of guidance and counseling services in both school and non-school settings and there should be adequate provision of man power and material resources for effective service delivery