Vol. 8(1), pp. 1-5, December, 2020.

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2020.100

ISSN: 2384-6178

 

 

Research Paper

 

Counselling Techniques in Tackling the Problem of Truancy among Students in Nigerian Schools

 

¹ OLAKOJO, Olayide Amos and ²ADETOYOSE, Esther Olajumoke

 

¹Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, Department of Educational Foundations and Psychology

Corresponding author�s Email:olakojoolayide@gmail.com, GSM: 07066656676; 08074677015

²University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State Department of Counsellor Education.

E mail: adetoyoseesther@gmail.com, GSM:  08032095301

 

Accepted 28 December 2020

Abstract

 

Truancy is a major problem that cuts across all levels of education in Nigerian schools. The researcher carried out a theoretical work by using counselling techniques in tackling the problem of truancy in Nigerian schools� where various techniques were used in resolving the problem include Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) of Albert Ellis and Behavioural Modification include modelling, assertiveness training, cognitive restructuring, behavioural modification, reinforcement both positive and negative. Effects of truancy on academic performance of students in schools were vividly discussed. Various counselling implications were discussed such as the need to form an attendance review team to deal with the problem of truancy as early as possible, provision of individualize support for the children in school, building a positive school culture to guide the child in school and focusing on the most essential behaviours which were noticeable in schools. Problem of truancy would definitely be solved if suggested techniques and skills are appropriately used by a trained professional counsellor.

 

Key words: Counselling, Techniques, Truancy, Students 

 

Cite This Article As: OLAKOJO, O. A.,  ADETOYOSE, E. O (2020).  Counselling Techniques in Tackling the Problem of Truancy among Students in Nigerian Schools.  Acad. Res. J. Psychol. Counsel. 8(1): 1-5