Trapped in the ‘Web’: Challenges of Grade 9 Pupils in Choosing a Course to Pursue in Senior High Schools in Ghana
| Autor: | Addadey Justine Abla, Quansah Frank, Nugba Regina Mawusi, Ankoma-Sey Vera Rosemary |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Open Education Studies, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 106-119 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2544-7831 2022-0006 |
| DOI: | 10.1515/edu-2022-0006 |
| Popis: | Grade 9 pupils’ choice of a course to pursue in senior high school in Ghana is a decision made at a young age usually below 16 years. Therefore, these young pupils rely on other persons for help when making such a decision. Previous research found that instead of assisting, these social agents rather interfere with this decision-making process. This study explored the challenges grade 9 pupils face in choosing courses in their transition to senior high school by seeking the views of the pupils and their teachers/counsellors using a questionnaire and interview guide. The findings showed that fathers, mothers, siblings, finances and orientation at home were the major obstacles the pupils faced when selecting a course to pursue. Other challenges found in the school setting included teacher interferences and peer distractions. The study concluded that grade 9 pupils have a great challenge from their social milieu when choosing a course to pursue at the senior high school level. The study recommended that school counsellors/heads should educate parents, guardians and teachers on how to guide pupils in choosing a course to pursue at the SHS level. |
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