Counselling strategies for handling learning problems in Primary Schools in Anambra State

Abstract

 Aims: To determine the counseling strategies for handling learning problems in Primary schools
in Anambra State of Nigeria. Background: It has been observed that many counseling professionals do not
know the appropriate counseling strategies for handling children with learning problems due to a limited
understanding of approaches and inadequate skills to address the needs of primary school pupils. This
study investigated the guidance and counseling strategies for handling learning problems in primary
schools in Anambra State. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study
sample consisted of all teacher counselors in Anambra state. The instrument used for the study was
researchers developed questionnaire. The descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation was used
to analyze the research questions with a criterion mean at 2.50 while t-test was used at 0.05 level of
significance to analyze the hypotheses. Results: Findings from the study revealed that there are various
learning problems in primary schools in Anambra state and counsllors can employ various strategies in
handling them. Conclusion: The study revealed that Some primary school children encounter learning
problems in their developmental process. Some of these issues may result in unresolved social and
emotional problems. Based on the findings, recommendations were made including establishing
counseling units in Primary schools.