eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 2016-05-09 4 7 531 538 10.12691/education-4-7-5 EDUCATION2016475 article Ahmed Abdulai Ahmedjinapor@yahoo.com 1 Agatha Inkoom 2 Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Education, Winneba Department of Basic Education Studies, University for Development Studies This paper examines the place of Guidance and Counselling in Early Childhood teacher training. A 20-item questionnaire was administered to 486 students drawn from University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and University for Development Studies (UDS); both public universities engaged in teacher education. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire for Early Childhood Education students. The data gathered was coded and analysed with the aid of computer software, Statistical Package for Service Solution (SPSS) version 17. The statistical tools used in the analysis consisted of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The open-ended data was also categorised and recorded according to themes for emergent patterns. It is evident from research data that teacher trainees are aware of the availability of guidance and counselling services in their respective schools, which is mostly through the school counsellor. Furthermore, this study presents viewpoints in relation to the needs of the student, how they are addressed, and how well these services are available. The current study has added to existing knowledge on student1w perception about the place of guidance and counselling services between UEW and UDS. The paper draws on the findings and recommend that sourcing of guidance and counselling services should be mandatory on the part of students and that such services should not be limited to academic issues but should also address personal and social needs of recipients. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/4/7/5/education-4-7-5.pdf teacher-trainees supervision guidance counselling direction Ghana