Career Guidance and Students’ Academic Performance in Higher Learning Institutions in Rwanda. A Case Study of Nyarugenge District.

Mporananayo, Noel and Andala, Hesbon Opiyo (2018) Career Guidance and Students’ Academic Performance in Higher Learning Institutions in Rwanda. A Case Study of Nyarugenge District. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, VOL.23 (12). pp. 72-80. ISSN e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.

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Abstract

This study entitled “Career Guidance and Students’ Academic Performance in Higher Learning Institutions in Rwanda. A Case Study of Nyarugenge District”, was conducted on the role of career guidance services upon the students‟ academic performance in Public Higher Learning Institutions in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda. The general objective was to find out the relationship between Public Higher Learning Institutions management‟s career guidance services and the students‟ academic performance in Rwanda. The specific objectives of the study were (1) to examine the level of students‟ academic performance,(2) to investigate the extent to which career guidance services are provided to students who are enrolled in Rwanda Public Higher Learning Institutions, and (3) to examine the role of career guidance services upon the students‟ academic performance in Rwanda Public Higher Learning Institutions. The output of this study will be helpful in contributing towards Rwanda current educational goals achievement since it demonstrates the importance of career guidance on the students‟ performance and calls for the government to set mechanisms that promote students‟ career development. The methodology that was used in data collection is descriptive survey. Purposive and stratified random were used as sampling techniques. Questionnaires were used as data collection instruments. The sample size was determined by Slovin‟s Formula as the population size is definite. 389 students and 152 administration staff were selected to answer to research questions. 387 students and all administration staff returned questionnaires. The data collected was analysed using SPSS software, correlating the students‟ academic performance and career guidance services delivered to them. The study came up with the following findings: Only 27.4% of students accepted to have received career guidance, the level of students‟ academic performance is 49.9% ( those who could score 60% and above), Career guidance services are provided to 26.6% of Public Higher Learning Institutions students in assisting them to make educational choices, to apply knowledge and skills, in exploring of job opportunities, and being informed about various professions that are available. The majority of the student-respondents do not agree with the appropriateness of admission and registrations services. The study results proved that there is a significant relationship between career guidance services and the students‟ academic performance at the extent of 29.8%. For further improvement of the services delivered to students for their career choices and path, the government should establish mechanisms that promote students career development from the lower to upper level of education. All educators, parents inclusive would get involved and trained in students‟ career guidance services and development. Public awareness campaign in the form of seminar, public lectures, and workshops should be organized to sensitize students, universities management, government agencies, lecturers/teachers and the public on the need for career guidance services.

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