Contribution of career guidance services to the preparation of secondary school pupils for tertiary education in Luanshya district in Zambia.
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2022-06-08
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Malinda, Davey Malinda
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The University of Zambia
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The purpose of this study was to explore the contribution of career guidance services to the preparation of secondary school pupils for tertiary education in Luanshya district in Zambia. The objectives of the study were to: (i) Establish career guidance provisions directed at preparing secondary school pupils for tertiary education; (ii) describe the contribution of career guidance services to the preparation of secondary pupils for tertiary education; (iii) explore elements that might have inhibited the provision of career guidance services in the preparation of secondary school pupils for tertiary education; and lastly, (iv) explore elements that might have enhanced the provision of career guidance services in the preparation of secondary school pupils for tertiary education. The study utilised a case study design supported by qualitative approaches. Interview guides and Focus Group Discussion guides were used to collect data from 24 respondents comprising 12 Head teachers and 12 Career Guidance teachers. Purposive sampling technique was used to select participants. The data collected was analysed qualitatively. This involved using thematic analysis as an approach. The findings revealed that the study schools provided a variety of career guidance services which included provision of career-related information, career search approaches; counselling information; remedial information; orientation services and social rehabilitation information directed at preparing secondary school pupils for tertiary education. Other significance findings were that career guidance services provided in the study schools contributed to instilling academic excellence and ideals in pupils, and that the services insignificantly contributed to the promotion of survival or life skills necessary for tertiary education readiness. Additionally, lack of parental involvement, inadequate working space and under sourcing of the department inhibited the provision of career guidance services affecting the preparation of pupils for tertiary education. On the other hand, the presence of trained career guidance teachers in most study schools enhanced the provision of career guidance services aimed at preparing pupils for tertiary education. In light of these findings, the study recommended that career guidance services should be incorporated in the main school curriculum or be taught in all class subjects and timetabled to allow majority of the pupils access the services to prepare them for tertiary education. The provision of life or survival skills should be enhanced in order to successfully prepare secondary school pupils for tertiary education.
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Educational counseling. , Vocational guidance.