Guidance Officers Research Articles

Initiating, enacting and sustaining partnerships to inform post-school pathways

ABSTRACT Partnerships with local public sector agencies, enterprises and tertiary institutions offer a means to inform young people about post-school pathways into working life and occupations that schools alone cannot achieve. Informing about those pathways is an important, yet, complex educational goal for schooling. This is because much of schooling effort privileges and is directed towards higher education entry. Often advice provided to young people through schools is by teachers and administrators who are, understandably, unacquainted with the range of post-school pathways other than higher education. School guidance officers report being ill-equipped and unable to provide students personalised advice. Consequently, sources of advice and experiences beyond the school are now being utilised, particularly through the growing role of partnerships. These partnerships take diverse forms and comprise different kinds of institutional alignments and are increasingly being viewed as essential bases for supporting effective and informed post-school transitions. This article presents and discusses a review of literature and a recent investigation to advance principles and practices of how such partnerships can be best initiated, enacted, and sustained over time and they can meet the goals of informing and guiding young people’s pathways, including options other than progression to higher education.

The Role of Village Guidance Officers in Increasing Nationalism and Patriotism for 3T Communities (Frontier, Outermost And Disadvantaged)

The Role of Village Guidance Officers in Increasing Nationalism and Patriotism for 3T Communities (Frontier, Outermost And Disadvantaged)

Model for Coaching Terrorist Convicts in Increasing Legal Awareness Based on Progressive Law

Prisoners in cases of criminal acts of terrorism in correctional institutions (prisons) do not receive maximum legal awareness or national and state awareness. Guidance is carried out only to relieve obligations for correctional guardians, community counselors and other related agencies. This training does not have much influence on legal awareness programs national and state awareness for terrorist prisoners, so many still do not recognize the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The aim of this research is to analyze the ideal model for developing terrorist prisoners in Indonesian Correctional Institutions in realizing progressive-based legal awareness. The research methodology uses a sociolegal approach which emphasizes the social phenomena that occur. The social phenomena in question are the principles and thoughts of terrorist prisoners and guidance officers related to the implementation of punishment and the guidance process carried out in prisons. The findings show that the development of legal awareness, national and state awareness by correctional guardians, community counselors, and Densus 88 Polri is not running using a planned and structured program. Coaching is only carried out based on the experience of the actors, so the impact produced by the coaching is not very successful in the program. The coaching program is to create a coaching model with prisons as the coaching center by involving the Ministry, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Application of islamic values in the health services: a nurse perspective

Introduction: Public awareness of the need to practice Islam in all aspects of life is increasing, including in health services. High motivation of the hospital in implementing Islamic health services has not been followed by clinics which are under Muhammadiyah charity businesses. Objectives: This study aimed to describe Islamic values at the Muhammadiyah Clinics in Lamongan Regency. Methods: The researchers used a descriptive method with a survey approach. All nurses at eleven Muhammadiyah Clinics in Lamongan Regency were selected to be the sample using purposive sampling. Seventy-one health workers filled out a 21-item-questionnaire on the application of Islamic values which had been modified by the researchers. The data were analysed by using descriptive analysis. Results: The application of Islamic values by health workers in the Muhammadiyah clinics was categorized poor (42.3%), and good (35.2%). The analysis of instrument items showed a low mean value in guiding prayer activities before surgery (1.67), reminding the spiritual guidance officers to make visits to the room (1.69), and giving prayer guidance to patients by the spiritual guidance officers (1.79). A high mean value was obtained for having prayer facilities/mosque (4.00), employees who prayed 5 times a day (3.96), and employees who recited bismillah for every medication and medical procedure (3.94). Conclusions: The role of the spiritual guidance officers at the clinic is very important to help fulfil spiritual needs and increase patient comfort. Clinic facilities that support the formation of an Islamic atmosphere need to be maintained, including monitoring employee attitudes and behaviour in daily life in accordance with Islamic teachings. The application of Islamic values can be an attraction for people in choosing a place to get health services.

Religious Education Guidance in Improving the Spirituality of Victims of Drug Abuse

This study aims to explain the implementation of religious education guidance in improving spirituality at the Bhayangkara Indonesia Narcotics Abuse Prevention Rehabilitation Institute (LRPPN). This research is qualitative with a case study research approach. The research subjects were religious education guidance officers and clients at the Bhayangkara Indonesia Narcotics Abuse Prevention Rehabilitation Institute (LRPPN)—data collection methods using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis is done through data reduction, presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. The results showed that religious education guidance is very important to be given to clients who are undergoing drug rehabilitation. The implementation of religious education guidance provided to clients at the Bhayangkara Indonesia Drug Abuse Prevention Rehabilitation Institute (LRPPN) is in the form of mandatory 5-time prayer activities, Tahajud sunnah prayers, Duha, and repentance. Salim with the recitation of fadilah-fadilah with four book guidelines, morning & evening zikr, Muzakarah Adab, Tajwid, and Religy Group. Through the religious education guidance at the Bhayangkara Indonesia Drug Abuse Prevention Rehabilitation Institute (LRPPN), clients get many benefits that can be applied in the family and community environment after the client leaves the Rehabilitation Institution.

Bimbingan Rohani Islam dalam Mengembangkan Spiritual bagi Korban Penyalahgunaan Napza

The problem of drug abuse requires professional and serious handling because drug users can come from all walks of life and all ages. Treatment for victims of drug abuse (residents) can be through social rehabilitation with various programs and services to help residents recover; one of the programs is Islamic spiritual guidance services. This study aims to explain the implementation of spiritual guidance for spiritual development, which is carried out at the "Satria" Baturraden Center. The method used is a descriptive qualitative, with spiritual guidance officers as subjects and addiction counselors at the “Satria” Baturraden Center. Data collection was in the form of observations and interviews, which were then analyzed and supported by triangulation. The results are that Islamic spiritual guidance is essential to be given to residents undergoing drug rehabilitation. Implementing Islamic spiritual guidance can be done by providing motivational material and self-awareness associated with Islamic religious studies and supported by religious activities, such as: reading the Qur'an, praying five times a day, dhikr, and reading blessings, as well as activities other. Through Islamic spiritual guidance, residents can get many benefits that can be applied in daily worship activities while undergoing rehabilitation and after leaving the rehabilitation institution.

MATERI BIMBINGAN ROHANI ISLAM DI RUMAH SAKIT (Studi Terhadap Pandangan Pembina Rohani di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Bandung)

Islamic spiritual guidance is an activity of providing assistance to clients or who can also be called patients, or families to improve their spirituality. According to Islam, maintaining balance in life requires nurturing the soul, mind and body. This is also applied to someone who is suffering from an illness in the hope that the spiritual person will be able to help recover from the illness he is suffering from. Muhammadiyah Bandung Hospital, is one of the hospitals that has a spiritual guidance program to strengthen the faith of a patient, and his family. In this study, researchers used qualitative methods with the type of field research (field research). Data obtained through interviews, and other supporting data. The results of this study provide an overview of the very large effectiveness of the spiritual guidance materials applied at the Bandung Muhammadiyah Hospital. The Spiritual Guidance Officer has succeeded in restoring mentality and developing the spirit of health as well as motivating the health of individual patients in the hospital. All services carried out such as psychological services, spiritual services, manual assessment of psychospiritual status sheets, guiding patients in the sakaratul maut, to bathing and revolving corpses have been carried out effectively and very well at the Muhammadiyah Hospital in Bandung.

PERAN BINTARA PEMBINA DESA (BABINSA) DALAM MENUNJANG KETERTIBAN DAN KEAMANAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA PENGASI BARU KECAMATAN BUKIT KERMAN

The title of this research is the role of the Village Guidance Officer (BABINSA) in Supporting Public Order and Security in Pengasi Baru Village, Bukit Kerman District. This study aims to determine the role of the Village Guidance Officer (BABINSA) in Supporting Public Order and Security in Pengasi Baru Village, Bukit Kerman District. This research uses a qualitative research approach with qualitative descriptive research type, this research is conducted in order to explain objectively and rationally about the object of research. Sources of data in this study were 9 people. What is taken is primary data and secondary data. The data collection technique was carried out by means of in-depth interviews, namely data collection techniques carried out by researchers to obtain information verbally through question and answer, who faced directly with a number of informants who could provide information related to research problems. That the routine activities carried out by babinsa are currently quite influential in their implementation. In realizing the professionalism of the TNI AD, every soldier should increase knowledge and improve higher education levels. The results of this study are expected to help contribute to the thoughts of the author for all parties, especially for the village of Pengasi Baru and members of the babinsa.

Factors that Influence the Enrolment of Students in Vocational STEM courses at MCAST

International evidence shows that the demand for STEM workers is expected to grow significantly. Despite this, students’ interests and motivation towards STEM learning especially STEM Vocational Education and Training (VET) is not increasing. This Skills Gap phenomenon has driven many countries to adopt policies and take initiatives to help close it. The purpose of this research is to study what factors influence the enrolment of students in Vocational STEM courses. The participants were students following a STEM programme at the Institute of Applied Sciences, MCAST. A quantitative research methodology was adopted for this study. An online cross-sectional survey questionnaire, containing Likert scale responses, was used to collect data. The SPSS Statistics 24 program was used to analyse the data and test it for reliability and validity. Factor analysis was carried out to reduce the initial independent variables into a fewer number of dimensions.The study found that parental advice, students’ interest in STEM subjects, their previous work experience and their positive attitude towards VET education are most influential in students’ enrolment in vocational STEM courses. It also highlights the need for school guidance officers to acquire more knowledge about VET STEM careers and accurate labour market information so as to assist students to make well-informed career path decisions. The findings of this study will provide valuable insight as to the causes of low enrolment within MCAST STEM programmes and help stakeholders determine the measures and strategies needed to encourage participation in STEM vocational studies.

Laku Pancawisaya: Ajaran Tokoh Wayang Semar dalam Mereduksi Krisis

This article aims to describe what is the pancawisaya practice and what values it contains, and how Pancawisaya practice to reduct the problem of crises. Pancawisaya practice is a teaching that contains a reflection of the wisdom of life that was taught by Semar to Arjuna after the death of his father, Prabu Pandu Dewanata. Semar is a representation of a problem solver or crisis counselor because he is a protector and guidance officer, and has a noble personality. Pancawisaya practice contains philosophical and mystical values as is the practice of Javanese figures in general who love to mystical. Examining from soul processing contains similarities with the value of Sufistic / Sufism akhlaqi. Examining the concept of behavior in getting happiness contains similarities to the concepts of Aristotales, Socrates, Plato, Pythagoras and several other Muslim philosophers, such as al-Faraby, Ibn Miskawayh, al-Haytam, al-Ghazali. Pancawisaya practice to reduct the problem of crises teaches optimism in action. To resolve a crisis situation, humans must return to the meaning of life from the results of managed positive thoughts. Positive thoughts are formed through the Sufistic experience that is carried out; in the form of meditation, meditation, or seclusion.

Assessing educational difficulties of students from refugee backgrounds: a case study approach

AbstractThe present study applied a qualitative case study methodology to the educational challenges of three students from a refugee background, in order to identify an appropriate psychological assessment process with which to evaluate their difficulties. Three students who had arrived from Iraq 1–2 years ago (one male and two females; aged 13 and 14 years) were referred by their teachers for psychological assessment as their academic progress was poor, despite remedial education. An educational and developmental psychologist, guided by a steering committee of psychologists and educationists, interviewed each student, his/her parent/s, and teachers independently. Based on referral concerns, hypotheses relating to the cause of educational difficulties were generated and psychological tests and checklists were used with all students and their parents and teachers. The data collected assisted in understanding multiple factors that may affect learning for students who have arrived from a war-torn country, and highlighted the importance of gathering detailed case-specific information to understand each student’s background and current context. Challenges associated with the assessment process were identified. Further, ways in which psychologists and guidance officers, teachers and parents could promote these students’ learning were identified. Implications for schools and policy developers are discussed.

Evaluation of a professional development experience designed to equip school support staff with skills to facilitate youth mental health promotion

Background: Public policy across the world is increasingly focusing on the role of mental health promotion in whole of health strategies. There is a growing evidence-base that mental health promotion, delivered by trained facilitators, is effective in promoting self-awareness and self-care to prevent the damaging effects of ongoing stress in one’s life and to promote early detection of any possible emerging mental health problems. Within Australia, however, few clinicians or school staff are confident or trained in mental health promotion.Aims: This paper reports the results of a two-day training designed for facilitators of a mental health program for secondary-school students. The goal was to develop facilitators’ knowledge and understanding of best practice in youth mental health promotion and to increase their confidence in delivering the program.Design: A mixed methods evaluation assessed the impact that a solution-focused training program had on participating facilitators.Methods: A questionnaire was created and included eight quantitative items and one open ended, qualitative question. Twenty-seven nurses and guidance officers from central Queensland were recruited via convenience sampling and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.Results: The evaluation revealed that participants’ perception of their ability to facilitate a youth mental health program significantly improved after completing the training. Qualitative data indicated that participants found the professional development experience to be valuable, provide useful and transferable skills, and believed it to be necessary for mental health promotion work.Conclusion: By providing detailed description of the program’s content and processes, other mental health professionals may be inspired to further develop effective learning experiences.

Awareness of the Space Industry as a Career Opportunity in South Africa

The South African space industry is not seen by young learners as a potential career. The objectives of this study were to identify: high school students' awareness of the industry, their perceptions of employment opportunities, and their knowledge of the industry's educational requirements. A quantitative, descriptive survey with structured questionnaires was administered to 171 respondents. Purposive and quota sampling selected grade 10-11 students in rural, urban and suburban schools. Most respondents had some awareness of the industry, but had limited knowledge about career opportunities, especially in rural schools. Respondents were unclear about how and where to apply for space-related education. The space industry inadequately markets itself to students, so more outreach programs, sponsoring of science and technological projects, more scholarships, and encouragement of the Department of Higher Education to provide information about, and improve career guidance officers' knowledge of, the space industry are recommended.

PENGELOLAAN PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN MANAJEMEN KASUS DI PANTI WERDHA BUDI LUHUR JAMBI

Case management ini one of the methods to deal with the problems that occur in the elderly. PSTW Budi Luhur jambi is a social body that cares about the elderly problem by providing health service facilities.This research is a qualitative approach. The technique used by the researcher to select the informant is purposive sampling technique, where the informant is chosen based on certain consideration and considered as the right person in giving yhe information according to the need of the informant.The result of case management reseach that is applied in PSTW Budi Luhur Jambi is very diverse starting from health problems, social problems and spirituality of elderly people. The activities undertaken with group guidance, conseling conducted by competent and counseling can be done by students who do clinical practice in PSTW Budi Luhur jambi with guidance officer lecturer supervisor. The case management phase ini PSTW Budi Luhur Jambi on the elderly problem start from assesment, implementation, controling, advication and termination

Collaborative Practices Among Australian School Psychologists, Guidance Officers and School Counsellors: Important Lessons for School Psychological Practice

In Australia, policies such as the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care initiative have been the impetus for improved collaboration between medical practitioners and psychologists in general. However, policies that promote collaboration between school psychologists and community mental health, health, justice and/or human services professionals are yet to occur. This is despite known benefits arising from integrated service delivery to people with complex needs, including young people. School psychologists are an integral part of the service mix and are in an excellent position to promote collaborative practices and to assist students and families to navigate and access school-based and community-based support. This study, conducted in Queensland, Australia, investigated school psychologists’, guidance officers’ and school counsellors’ current and preferred levels of collaboration, their perceptions of the drivers and barriers to collaborative practices, and their views on how collaborative practices affect students. Results revealed that participants engaged more fully in within-school collaboration than collaboration with professionals and agencies outside of the school; they had a desire to collaborate more fully both internally and externally; and that concerns regarding confidentiality, time restrictions, and lack of access to appropriate services can sometimes make collaboration and information sharing difficult. Implications for school psychological practice are discussed.

Building resilience in regional youth: Impacts of a universal mental health promotion programme.

Mental health is a leading health issue facing young people today, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. Although public policy supports schools-based health promotion, there is limited evidence of the efficacy of such programmes and the elements that enhance successful implementation in rural and regional areas. A study was designed to evaluate a mental health promotion programme, delivered collaboratively by nurses, guidance officers, and teachers, to 850 young people from 23 rural and regional high schools in Queensland, Australia. The study aims were to determine what effect the intervention had on young peoples' resilience, coping, and self-efficacy, and to understand the implications of delivering the programme in the regional Queensland school setting. Students completed self-report measures of self-efficacy, resilience, and coping strategies pre- and postprogramme, as well as at 8-week follow-up. We found that after programme completion there was a significant increase in self-efficacy and in the number of positive coping strategies used by the participating young people. Qualitative data indicated that participants benefited from the collaboration between health and education sectors; that is, nurses, guidance officers, and teachers delivered the programme together in ways that were perceived to be respectful of young people and effectively discussion-based, and engaging.

Strategi Pencegahan Narkoba Terhadap Remaja

The growing drug abuse in Indonesia, especially in South Kalimantan, an emergency that required the attention of all parties. The main pillars of drug prevention in the community of Muslims is to implement the teachings of Islam in earnest, because Islam forbids the consumption of drugs. In school guidance and counseling teacher's role is vital in the prevention and handling of drugs, for guidance and counseling officers have the duty and authority to control, supervise and assist students who are considered problematic.

Using a Transformative Paradigm Research Approach to Investigate Guidance and Counselling Service in Papua New Guinea Schools

Since the introduction of school guidance and counseling services in Papua New Guinea (PNG) schools in the 1970s little has changed. A limited number of Guidance Officers (GOs) each look after a large number of secondary schools. Consequently they only have time to administer a bank of Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) aptitude tests to grade 11 students and provide limited career guidance to year 12 students. This means that more than one million school aged children in PNG miss out on adequate guidance and counselling services, with any support they do receive being provided by untrained school personnel. This comparative study using a transformative paradigm research approach will explore guidance and counselling service in PNG and Australia with a particular focus on services available to schools in Goroka (PNG) and in Townsville (Queensland, Australia). Townsville has been identified as an ideal location because of Australia’s political history and its legacies in many systems of government (including the education system), economic practices and social life in PNG. Another factor is the researcher’s location as a post graduate student at the James Cook University in Townsville. The study will utilise a mixed methods comprising of autoethnography, survey, and interview. Through autoethnography the researcher intends to investigate his own experiences working in guidance and counselling services in PNG. Next is the use of a survey questionnaire to gauge care-givers’ views about the scope and type of services currently provided in PNG and in Queensland schools. Finally, several pertinent individuals in PNG and the State of Queensland will be interviewed about guidance and counselling services in the respective countries with a view to exploring how services will need to change to better meet anticipated future requirements. The information is then distilled to make recommendations as to how guidance and counseling services in PNG schools might be transformed.

Using a transformative paradigm research approach to investigate guidance and counselling services in Papua New Guinea schools

Using a transformative paradigm research approach to investigate guidance and counselling services in Papua New Guinea schools

Fleksibilitet og Rehabiliteringsmulighet

SUMMARYThe results of a test for naming functions for objects (the F-test) given to clients at a rehabilitation centre are compared with the vocational guidance officer's ratings of the clients.In a group with approximately equal scores on tests of general intelligence, clients with high scores on the F-test would seem to have more definite ideas as to their future careers than clients with low F-scores.Regarding the outcome of attendance at a rehabilitation centre, the clients rated as “successful” show higher mean scores on the F-test.Motivational and temperamental factors, thought by Guilford to influence results on tests similar to the F-test, may be considered to be responsible for the clients' varying degree of adjustment to their occupational situation.