Roles of Stakeholders in the Impact of Guidance and Counselling in Senior High Schools in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the roles of stakeholders in the impact of guidance and counselling in schools in the senior high schools in the Upper West Region of Ghana. In carrying out this study, the descriptive survey research design was used. In all, a total of 688 respondents were involved in the study selected via proportional stratified sampling procedure. Data were collected in this study by using questionnaires from five sets of stakeholders comprising school heads, teachers, district directors, students and guidance and counselling coordinators. The data were analysed using means and standard deviations. However, the data obtained from the district directors was analysed thematically. It was found in terms of the specific roles of stakeholders that, students participated in guidance programmes, teachers collaborated with counsellors in handling difficult students, guidance and counselling coordinators assisted students to cope with school challenges and organized guidance programmes. School heads also collaborated with counsellors in handling difficult students and handling the problems of students. District directors on the other hand provided guidance and counselling coordinators with assistance and support. It was recommended based on the findings that the government provides financial support and budget allocation for guidance and counselling programmes in senior high schools.