International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) 10.30845/ijhss

Guidance Services Availability to Student-Teachers in Colleges of Education in Volta Region, Ghana
Hayford Daniel Adzakpa, Seyram Dusu, Amos Amuribadek Adangabe

Abstract
Many students at tertiary institutions are young adults and feel more concerned about their future, getting a job and continuing higher education. Therefore, the need to provide guidance services to student-teachers to be able to overcome psycho-social, educational and career challenges that may arise during training in Colleges of Education. The purpose of this study was to find out guidance services availability to student-teachers in Colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana. This study utilized a descriptive survey design. Sample of 346 respondents was selected using purposive, quota, convenience and simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected with questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.89.Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the research questions. The findings revealed that guidance services were provided to a lesser extent. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made based on the findings in the Colleges of Education.

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