INFLUENCE OF ORIENTATION SERVICE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KITUI WEST SUB-COUNTY, KITUI COUNTY, KENYA

Jackline Kavutha, Mwaura Kimani, Paul Maithya

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This study sought to establish influence of orientation services on academic performance of secondary school students in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County. The following objective guided this study: to establish influence of orientation services on academic performance of secondary school in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County. Descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. Population of the study was 33 principals, 33 heads of guidance and counselling department and all 7903 students in 33 public secondary schools in Kitui West Sub-County Kitui County Sample size of the study was 16 schools, 16 principals, 16 guidance and counselling heads of department and 381 students. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The null hypothesis was tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The Study established that while orientation services did not show statistically significant influence on academic performance (f=2.156, p≥0.05), students expressed positive perceptions of certain aspects, emphasizing importance of effective orientation services. The study, therefore, recommended that schools should strengthen orientation service by in cooperating in interactive sessions, which will assist students in developing positive study habits.

 

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guidance, counselling, orientation service, academic performance

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