International Journal of Education Humanities and Social Science, 2024
ABSTRACT
The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventi... more ABSTRACT The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventions within a variety of professional services and assess their efficacy. This paper examined low SES-related concerns, career development theories, high school career development, career counseling in a group context, and high school career development in general. This paper critically examined the concepts of career intervention and career development. It brought to the fore, discussions on relevant theories as well as some empirical evidences in support of the relevance of career intervention in secondary school students’career development. In order to help students make appropriate, satisfying personal, social, and educational choices and to instill in them the qualities of self-understanding, self-direction, skill in problem solving, and capacity for rational decision making, it is suggested that authorities of Secondary Schools should create Career Intevention Unit or effective guidance and counseling of students in their career choice. Finally, there should a subject or topic in relevant subject that will deal with career choide and development. This is to equip students with necessary pieces of inmformation regarding caeeer issues.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2023
This comparative study aimed to assess the impact of career intervention on the vocational prefer... more This comparative study aimed to assess the impact of career intervention on the vocational preference of secondary school students in the Hadejia Emirate of Jigawa State Nigeria. The research objectives included examining the effects of career intervention on vocational preference before and after the intervention, exploring gender differences in the intervention's impact, and investigating variations in the intervention's effect among students in different academic fields. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving a pre-test post-test control group approach. Twelve secondary schools were randomly selected from the Hadejia, Kafin Hausa, and Birniwa education zones, with a sample size of 240 students evenly distributed between male and female participants. The research instrument, the Students' Vocational Preference Scale (SVPS), consisted of demographic information and statements related to vocational preference. The SVPS utilized a five-point Likert scale, and...
The paper investigates the role of secondary school guidance and counselling officers o the devel... more The paper investigates the role of secondary school guidance and counselling officers o the development of secondary education in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the following variables were examined, the concept of guidance and counselling, school counsellor, characteristics, functions of a school guidance and counselling officer, guidance and counselling versus curriculum development in secondary school, guidance and counselling versus classroom teaching and learning, guidance and counselling versus classroom management, guidance and counselling versus students behavoural problems and the possible way forward and guidance and counselling versus student teacher relationship. In light of the above, the paper recommended the need to provide at least one guidance and counselling officer in every secondary school, guidance and counselling services should be given more priority, because it gives teachers and students the sense of direction in educational, vocational and personal-social activities, there should be frequent workshops to the secondary school guidance and counselling officers to learn more on counselling processes, theories and techniques application in counselling.
Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science
This paper explores the important roles of school counselors in Nigerian secondary schools as car... more This paper explores the important roles of school counselors in Nigerian secondary schools as career developers and learning motivators. School counselors are critical stakeholders in the educational system, providing guidance and support to students as they navigate the complexities of academic and career choices. As career developers, counselors help students identify their interests and strengths, explore various career options, and make informed decisions about their future paths. In addition, they work with students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers. As learning motivators, counselors create a positive and supportive environment that promotes academic success and fosters students' personal growth. They assist students in setting academic goals, developing study skills, and managing stress and other challenges that may arise during their academic journey. By providing this guidance and support, school counselors play a critical ...
International Journal of Education Humanities and Social Science, 2024
ABSTRACT
The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventi... more ABSTRACT The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventions within a variety of professional services and assess their efficacy. This paper examined low SES-related concerns, career development theories, high school career development, career counseling in a group context, and high school career development in general. This paper critically examined the concepts of career intervention and career development. It brought to the fore, discussions on relevant theories as well as some empirical evidences in support of the relevance of career intervention in secondary school students’career development. In order to help students make appropriate, satisfying personal, social, and educational choices and to instill in them the qualities of self-understanding, self-direction, skill in problem solving, and capacity for rational decision making, it is suggested that authorities of Secondary Schools should create Career Intevention Unit or effective guidance and counseling of students in their career choice. Finally, there should a subject or topic in relevant subject that will deal with career choide and development. This is to equip students with necessary pieces of inmformation regarding caeeer issues.
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2023
This comparative study aimed to assess the impact of career intervention on the vocational prefer... more This comparative study aimed to assess the impact of career intervention on the vocational preference of secondary school students in the Hadejia Emirate of Jigawa State Nigeria. The research objectives included examining the effects of career intervention on vocational preference before and after the intervention, exploring gender differences in the intervention's impact, and investigating variations in the intervention's effect among students in different academic fields. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving a pre-test post-test control group approach. Twelve secondary schools were randomly selected from the Hadejia, Kafin Hausa, and Birniwa education zones, with a sample size of 240 students evenly distributed between male and female participants. The research instrument, the Students' Vocational Preference Scale (SVPS), consisted of demographic information and statements related to vocational preference. The SVPS utilized a five-point Likert scale, and...
The paper investigates the role of secondary school guidance and counselling officers o the devel... more The paper investigates the role of secondary school guidance and counselling officers o the development of secondary education in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the following variables were examined, the concept of guidance and counselling, school counsellor, characteristics, functions of a school guidance and counselling officer, guidance and counselling versus curriculum development in secondary school, guidance and counselling versus classroom teaching and learning, guidance and counselling versus classroom management, guidance and counselling versus students behavoural problems and the possible way forward and guidance and counselling versus student teacher relationship. In light of the above, the paper recommended the need to provide at least one guidance and counselling officer in every secondary school, guidance and counselling services should be given more priority, because it gives teachers and students the sense of direction in educational, vocational and personal-social activities, there should be frequent workshops to the secondary school guidance and counselling officers to learn more on counselling processes, theories and techniques application in counselling.
Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science
This paper explores the important roles of school counselors in Nigerian secondary schools as car... more This paper explores the important roles of school counselors in Nigerian secondary schools as career developers and learning motivators. School counselors are critical stakeholders in the educational system, providing guidance and support to students as they navigate the complexities of academic and career choices. As career developers, counselors help students identify their interests and strengths, explore various career options, and make informed decisions about their future paths. In addition, they work with students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers. As learning motivators, counselors create a positive and supportive environment that promotes academic success and fosters students' personal growth. They assist students in setting academic goals, developing study skills, and managing stress and other challenges that may arise during their academic journey. By providing this guidance and support, school counselors play a critical ...
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The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventions within a variety of professional services and assess their efficacy. This paper examined low SES-related concerns, career development theories, high school career development, career counseling in a group context, and high school career development in general. This paper critically examined the concepts of career intervention and career development. It brought to the fore, discussions on relevant theories as well as some empirical evidences in support of the relevance of career
intervention in secondary school students’career development. In order to help students make appropriate, satisfying personal, social, and educational choices and to instill in them the qualities of self-understanding, self-direction, skill in problem solving, and capacity for rational decision making, it is suggested that authorities of Secondary Schools should create Career Intevention Unit or effective guidance and counseling of students in their career choice. Finally, there should a
subject or topic in relevant subject that will deal with career choide and development. This is to equip students with necessary pieces of inmformation regarding caeeer issues.
The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventions within a variety of professional services and assess their efficacy. This paper examined low SES-related concerns, career development theories, high school career development, career counseling in a group context, and high school career development in general. This paper critically examined the concepts of career intervention and career development. It brought to the fore, discussions on relevant theories as well as some empirical evidences in support of the relevance of career
intervention in secondary school students’career development. In order to help students make appropriate, satisfying personal, social, and educational choices and to instill in them the qualities of self-understanding, self-direction, skill in problem solving, and capacity for rational decision making, it is suggested that authorities of Secondary Schools should create Career Intevention Unit or effective guidance and counseling of students in their career choice. Finally, there should a
subject or topic in relevant subject that will deal with career choide and development. This is to equip students with necessary pieces of inmformation regarding caeeer issues.