RE-INVIGORATING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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The teaching and development of a child can only take place in an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. It is in recognition of this fact that all educational services capable of promoting effective teaching and learning in schools are given prominent attention by educational planners. Among such services, counselling stands out as a vital support system. Counselling services in schools help to develop, assess, and improve educational programmes, enhance the quality of teaching, boost teacher competence, and reduce costs for children by addressing learning challenges early. Therefore, this paper underscores the need for effective counselling services in secondary schools. Specifically, the paper aims to examine the concept of counselling and the various types of counselling services—namely educational, vocational, and socio-personal counselling. It also explores the challenges facing guidance and counselling services and how these issues affect teaching and learning in secondary schools. Finally, the paper recommends, among other things, that individuals should be made to understand, appreciate, and accept the importance of guidance and counselling services in secondary schools due to the significant roles they play in facilitating an effective teaching and learning process.