Development of ASEAN counselor education standards

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of the development of ASEAN Counselor Education Standards whose member countries have similar cultural and geographic contexts. The purpose of the study is the formulation ASEAN Counselor Education Standards. The research was conducted through survey of lecturers and counselor education students UPI and UPSI. Data were collected through the ASEAN Counselor Education Standards Questionnaire. The findings of the study were (a) in the total analysis and the aspect there was no similarity of views between lecturers and students on the development of ASEAN Counselor Education Standards, but on the indicator analysis there was a similar view between lecturers and students on the development of ASEAN Counselor Education Standards, (b) both lecturers and students are important development of ASEAN Counselor Education Standards, (c) the formulation of the ASEAN Counselor Education Standard includes 1: Learning Environment, Standard 2: Professional Counseling Identity, Standard 3: Professional Practices, and Standards 4: Evaluation in the Program. The research recommendation is addressed to the higher education institution of counselor education organizers in ASEAN and subsequent researchs. The conclusion of the ASEAN counselor education standard can be used as guidance for the development of counselor education in guidance and counseling study program in ASEAN.