Effectiveness of Guidance and Counseling Services Amongst Secondary School Teachers in Malaysia

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in secondary schools by using Model Theory Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) developed by Stuflebeam (1960). The study used a survey design to examine the effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling services in schools. Theoretical Model CIPP by Stufflebeam used as a model study in view of the effectiveness of these services in secondary schools in Malaysia. A total number of 420 counseling teachers in secondary schools in the national 5 Zone in Malaysia were selected. Based on the results, the C dimension (Context) shows a total of number of 8 teachers counseling (1.9%) and use 10% less time only to carry out individual and group counseling sessions. A total number of 8 counseling teachers (1.9%) and 10% less time use only to carry out individual and group counseling sessions. Process (P) indicates that total number of 420 respondents. A total number of 48 teachers (11.4%) show only a high effectiveness in carrying out their duties. Product (P) indicates 48 teachers (11.4%) show only a high effectiveness in carrying out their task of product dimensions. The majority of effectiveness of guidance and counseling services showed moderate level.

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