Influence of Guidance and Counselling on Academic Performance of Students in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State

Abstract

This research explores how guidance services influence the academic performance of students in public secondary schools within Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. With increasing concern over poor academic outcomes and behavioural challenges among students, the study seeks to find out influence of guidance and counselling service on academic performance of senior secondary school students. A descriptive survey design was employed, using a structured questionnaire administered to a selected sample of students. The collected data were analysed. The results indicate that guidance services play a vital role in enhancing students’ academic performance of senior secondary school student. Services such as orientation, appraisal, information, counselling and placement were shown to help students plan their educational goals, adopt better study techniques and manage personal and environmental issues that may hinder their academic performances. Based on the findings, the study recommends that timely orientation service, frequent information services to students and other essential services. The research contributes to existing literature by demonstrating how structured counselling services can positively shape the academic achievements of secondary school students in Nigeria.