THE IMPACT OF GUIDANCE ON PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OFKADE E.P JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL KWAEBIBIBREM, EASTERN REGION

ABSTRACT 

The research sought to explore the impact of Guidance on Pupils performance in Kade,E.P Junior High School.The study looked at related literature concerning the topic. In conducting the research, the descriptive research design was used for the study. The stratified, convenience andsimple random sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents for the study. The researcher used Statistical Product and Service Solution for the data analysis where frequency tables were generated. The sample size was fifty (50).The research instrument(s) used included questionnaire items to elicit relevant information concerning the topic under study.The study revealed that guidance policy was not mandatory at the school. However, it was revealed that Teachers were mandated to provide guidance services to Pupils. It was further revealed that, there were no documents on guidance policies for pupils in the school. It was also evident that teachers do not meet parents to discuss guidance issues with them. It was also clear from the study that students do not always have confidence to approach coordinators when they need help. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that, school authorities should ensure that guidance services are made compulsory for all students and make sure that guidance coordinators and teachers are all tasked to provide guidance services to help the students in order to be serious with their studies.