Guidance: an effective tool for learning motivation among secondary school students in Nigeria

Abstract

Motivating students to actively engage in the learning process is a critical aspect of education. In Nigeria, where secondary school education serves as a foundation for higher education and future career prospects, understanding the factors that influence students' learning motivation is essential. This paper explores the role of guidance as an effective tool for enhancing learning motivation among secondary school students in Nigeria. Guidance plays a pivotal role in providing students with the necessary support, encouragement, and direction needed to excel academically. This study investigates various dimensions of guidance, including academic guidance, career guidance, and personal-social guidance, and their impact on learning motivation. It examines how guidance interventions can contribute to enhancing students' motivation levels and subsequently improve their academic performance. Keywords: Academics; Guidance, learning motivation, secondary school.