Broadcasting technology training and career development: Gaging counselling methods in Nigerian universities

Udo Usiere Akpan; Godswill Udo

doi:10.55056/ed.880

Authors

Udo Usiere Akpan Topfaith University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1723-1422
Godswill Udo Greenland Academy of Science and Technology https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5308-1148

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55056/ed.880

Keywords:

broadcasting, career, counselling, development, media

Abstract

This research bordered on methods of counselling students in Nigerian universities undertaking broadcasting studies. Objectives were: To find out the most common methods of counselling, formats, frequencies, and skills from broadcasting technology training. The scope covered only undergraduate students from four universities. The theoretical framework was on social learning and individual differences. The research method was online surveys using Google Forms questionnaires and telephone interviews. The population was 318,988, and the sample size was 388. From the quantitative calculation of responses, 215 or 56% of 384 sampled students agreed that the method of counselling through open class sessions was contrary to standards. Qualitative interview responses from 4 counsellors showed disapproval about the format of counselling. The frequency of counselling was very irregular. It concluded that career development methods that can provide frameworks for helping students find the right career were missing. It is recommended that universities adjust the method of counselling from open class sessions to personalised or cognitive behaviour therapy methods.

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