Guidance Services In Schools Research Articles

PEMAHAMAN GURU TAMAN KANAK-KANAK TENTANG PENGETAHUAN LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KONSELING DAN PELAKSANAAN DI KECAMATAN SOMBA OPU KABUPATEN GOWA

Understanding kindergarten teachers about the knowledge of counseling and implementation guidance services in Somba Opu Subdistrict, Gowa Regency. Problem formulation and this research are how teachers understand guidance and counseling services in schools? and what guidance and counseling services do teachers do in learning?. This research provides an overview of teachers' understanding of guidance and counseling services implemented by teachers in learning in kindergarten. Data collection techniques through interview methods, and questionnaire distribution, as well as documentation. Data analysis in this study was conducted by Data collection, Data reduction, Display data, Data verification. The technique of examination and validity of data is carried out with The Extension of Participation, Perseverance of Questionnaires and Interviews, and Triangulation. The results showed that 20 kindergarten teachers about the understanding of knowledge guidance and counseling services are still lacking and 10 kindergarten teachers have a sufficient understanding of the knowledge of Guidance and Counseling Services. Furthermore, counseling guidance services implemented by teachers in learning in kindergarten are group guidance services, learning guidance, guidance while playing.

Cognitive Based Classroom Streaming and Self Esteem among Secondary School Students in Lira District

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between cognitive based classroom streaming on students’ self-esteem among secondary school students in Lira district. It specifically analyzed the differences in the level of self-esteem between low and high ability group of students.
 Methodology: The study adopted quantitative research approach. A cross sectional comparative research survey design was used to compare the level of self esteem between low and high ability group of students. A valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. A total of 278 students from three secondary schools were selected using systematic random and purposive sampling techniques respectively. Data was coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS version 23). The hypothesis was tested using independent sample t-test.
 Findings: Findings revealed a significant difference in the level of self-esteem (t = 7.68, p<0.01) with high ability group of students scoring higher than low ability group. It was therefore concluded that ability grouping significantly influences students’ self-esteem.
 Recommendation: The study recommended that: heterogeneous grouping, school family initiative programmes, guidance and counselling services and other co curricular activities be introduced /reinforced in schools to enable students discover their talents, build their esteem and cope with the environment.

Principals’ Perceptions of Guidance and Counselling Services in Kwara State Secondary Schools, Nigeria: Implication for Stakeholders

Students are often faced with numerous challenges, which can bring on stress, anxiety, depression or relationship problems with those around them. Because of the foregoing, this study examined the principals’ perception of guidance and counselling in secondary schools. The study population consist of all principals in secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. Non-probability sampling techniques (stratified, purposive and convenience) were employed to select 20 principals to participate in the study. An instrument titled “Interview Guide on Guidance and Counselling Services (IGGCS)” was used to collect relevant data from the principals while secondary data were obtained from the counselling department of the schools. Nvivo software (version 10) was used to analyse the data collected. The findings of the study revealed that principals believe the provision of counselling services had a significant impact on student's academic achievement, even though most of the secondary schools do not have a good counselling unit, qualified counsellors, and counselling facilities. This study recommends that a well-equipped counselling unit should be available in schools. Only certified counsellors should be deployed to offer counselling services to students. Lastly, students should be sensitized and encouraged by the school on the need for them to go for counselling to solve their numerous challenges.

School Management Attitudes as Determinants of Implementation of Guidance and Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya

Guidance and counselling constitute the best approach to help children and their families deal with life’s frustrating issues. In the school context, guidance and counselling services assist the school to manage discipline and deal with the influence of social evils on learners and the learning environment. However, for guidance and counselling services to be effective in schools, several factors must be put in place. Among these factors, the key is school management support for guidance and counselling services. In recognition of this fact, the study examined the influence of the schools’ management attitudes towards guidance and counselling on the implementation of guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools in Baringo Central Sub-County. The study used the descriptive survey research method. It relied on a sample of 36 secondary schools with 36 principals and 72 teacher-counsellors. The research employed a questionnaire to collect the data. The collected data was then analysed using SPSS, version 22. The results of the study revealed that although most schools’ managers had embraced and recognised the role of guidance and counselling in their schools, little time and resources were availed to sustain these important services. This situation had negatively affected the implementation of guidance and counselling in schools. Therefore, it was recommended that guidance should be conceptualised in a broader and more comprehensive and holistic view, incorporating vocational and other aspects of development

Rehberlik ve Araştırma Merkezi Rehberlik Hizmetleri Bölümünün İşlevselliğinin İncelenmesi: Bir Karma Yöntem Araştırması

Guidance and Research Center (GRC), which has a history of 70 years, has an important position in School Psychological Counseling and Guidance services. The number of GRCs was 240 in the 2018-2019 academic year. GRCs provide services in two main sections (Guidance Services Section and Special Education Services Section). This research aims to investigate the functionality of the GRC Guidance services department according to the perceptions of the guide teachers working in the GRCs. The research was conducted in a mixed model. A questionnaire was applied to 231 counselors from 240 GRCs and 27 counselors were interviewed. GRC Guidance Services Department Assesment Questionnaire and semi-structured interview form were used as data collection tools. Frequency and percentages of the data were presented, and thematic analysis was conducted on the data. The results show that according to the guidance teachers working in the GRC the GRCs fall short in meeting the needs of the regions. In addition, the authorities perceive GRCs as special education rehabilitation centers. It was seen that the GRC Guidance services department suffers from a lack of staff but despite this, seven of the 12 job descriptions provided by the Ministry of National Education are fulfilled. Finally, in-service trainings, improvement of personal rights, increasing the number of personnel in terms of quantity and quality, and revising the mission statement of the GRC Guidance services departments are highly recommended.

Okul PDR Hizmetleri Yönetmeliklerinin Beş Yıllık Kalkınma Planları ve MEB Şûra Kararlarına Uyumunun İncelenmesi

Ülke kalkınması açısından oldukça önemli olan eğitim politikaları, kamu kesimi tarafından eğitimin yaygınlaştırılmasına ve geliştirilmesine yönelik alınan tedbirler olarak tanımlanabilir. Ülkenin eğitim politikası öncelikle kalkınma planlarında saptanır. Kalkınma planları, ülkenin ekonomik, sosyal ve kültürel alanlarda, uzun dönemde gerçekleştireceği büyümeyi ortaya koyan temel politika dokümanlarıdır. Kalkınma planlarının ana hedefi; vatandaşların refah seviyesini yükseltmek ve nitelikli yaşam koşullarına erişmesini sağlamaktır. Bu araştırmada, okul rehberlik ve psikolojik danışmanlık hizmetleri (PDR) yönetmelikleri, ilgili kalkınma planları ve Milli Eğitim şûra kararları, PDR meslek alanına ilişkin amaç ve görev tanımları açısından yaklaşımlarındaki benzerlik ve farklılıklara bakılmış ve birbirleriyle uyumları incelenmiştir. Araştırmada nitel desenli doküman analizi tekniği kullanılmış olup 11 kalkınma planı, 5 MEB yönetmelik ve yönergesi ve 2 Milli Eğitim Şûrası incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’nın, okul PDR hizmetlerine yönelik hazırladığı yönetmeliklerde ve tavsiye kararı aldığı şûralarda, kalkınma planlarının kararlarına duyarlı ancak, kendi bakanlığı tarafından yapılmış önceki planlama ve düzenleme çalışmalarıyla uyumlu, destekleyici ve kavram birliğini gözeten bir tutum izlemediği saptanmıştır.

THE SIGNIFICANCE AND POSSIBLE CHALLENGES IN THE USE OF MODERN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined the significance and possible challenges in the use of modern instructional technologies for Guidance and Counselling service delivery in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. Multistage simple random sampling technique was used to select 245 subjects comprising 118 secondary school management and 127 guidance counsellors in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State. The instrument for data collection for the study was a close-ended structured questionnaire validated by three experts. For the purpose of ascertaining the reliability of the instrument, Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used which yielded a coefficient of 0.82. Out of the 245 copies of the questionnaire administered, 233 copies were retrieved and considered suitable for use for the study. Data extracted from the 233 copies were analysed using mean and standard deviation for answering the research questions while t-test statistics was used for testing the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Based on the data collected and analysed, the study identified 12 means of using modern instructional technologies, 12 rationales of using modern instructional technologies and 13 possible challenges of using modern instructional technologies for guidance and counselling service delivery to students in public secondary schools in the state. The findings on hypotheses tested showed no significant (p<0.05) differences in the mean ratings of management bodies and guidance counsellors. The study inter alia recommended that the government of the state and secondary school management should ensure adequate fund for procurement of necessary modern instructional facilities for functional services of guidance and counseling services in secondary schools in the state.

The impressions of school managers on psychological counseling and guidance services: A descriptional study

School guidance and counselling is a programme that is complementary to the education process and is seen as a support service for the pupil. The aim of this study is to examine the primary school administrators' views on psychological counseling and guidance services in their schools. The research was carried out with 20 school principals and vice principals who have been working in schools for at least one year with a psychological counselor. In the study, a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. Considering the field studies, studies were carried out on three main principles: educational guidance, personal / social guidance, and vocational guidance, and three categories of studies, evaluations and suggestions for each theme. According to the findings, school guidance services were it is not considered sufficient in many respects and it is emphasized that the system has deficits. The main deficiencies mentioned can be expressed as the lack of expert personnel in the field, problems arising from infrastructure and central structure and equipment.

The Role of Guidance and Counseling Services in Individual Counseling During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The primary role of the counsellor during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be able to formulate individual counselling services that are in accordance with the needs of students today. One of the guidance and counselling services is an individual counselling service which refers to Permendikbud Number 111 of 2014 to obtain limited information about individual counselling. It is hoped that the implementation of guidance and counselling will be able to implement individual counselling services properly. Guidance and counselling must be able to: 1) Prioritize the welfare of the counselee, 2) Able to develop the counselee's diversity of competency skills, 3) Develop information and emotional control skills, 4) Have high resilience in dealing with one's own problems and counselee problems. Individual counselling services are teacher guidance and counselling services in schools to help students solve problems about truancy, interaction with friends, personal problems and career studies. The function of individual counselling services in guidance and counselling can help students in overcoming problems, getting change, direction and support and better attention. Therefore, the role of guidance and counselling in individual counselling services is very important in guidance and counselling in schools. So the counsellor must have the ability to guide, understand the characteristics of students well so that the counsellor can provide optimal guidance services to students.

STRATEGIC APPROACHES FOR REENGINEERING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

This study was carried out to identify strategic approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. The sample for the study was 255 respondents made up of guidance counsellors and secondary school managers in the area of the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured close-ended questionnaire titled: “Strategic Approaches for Reengineering Guidance and Counselling Services Questionnaire (SARGCSQ)”. The instrument was validated by three experts while the reliability was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha reliability method which yielded a coefficient of 0.88. Two hundred and fifty-five (255) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents out of which 243 copies were completely filled and retrieved. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and t-test statistics were used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The researcher in the study identified 10 capacity building approaches, 8 fund-related approaches and 10 programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Findings indicated that there are no significant (p<0.05) differences in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on fund-related approaches and programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Although, there was a significant (p<0.05) difference in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on capacity building approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study among others recommended that there should be constant capacity building of guidance counsellors through in-service training and retraining, relevant conferences, and workshops for improved efficiency in service delivery.

The Effectiveness of Information Service in Improving Students’ Self Control Against Sexual Harassment in Vocational School in Padang

Information service as one type of guidance and counseling services in schools has lost its function in helping students to control themselves from performing sexual harassment. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of information service in improving students’ self control against sexual harassment. This is a quantitative research with an experimental design. The research population is students of a Vocational School in Padang and the sampling technique is cluster random sampling. Data collection was performed through a questionnaire on self-control and data were analyzed using t test. The results of the test reveal that information service is effective in improving students’ self control against sexual harassment, with the help of Guidance and Counseling teachers/ the school’s Counselor to prevent sexual harassment in schools.

Student Skills in Utilizing Information Technology in Guidance and Counseling Services as Preparation for the Innovative Technology Consciousness

Communication is one of the requirements in the implementation of the Guidance and Counseling service. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the communication process could only be done through an online, including the Guidance and Counseling service at school. So that the application of Information and Communication Technology in Guidance and Counseling services becomes very important as a means of support in conveying information, namely service materials to support online learning activities. Current technological developments force BK teachers to continuously update their knowledge and skills in utilizing Information and Communication Technology. The purpose of this study is to describe the skills of students in utilizing Information Technology in Guidance and Counseling Services. The research method used is descriptive qualitative to describe the skills of students in utilizing various Information and Communication Technology facilities that can support Guidance and Counseling services in schools. Based on the research carried out, it was obtained an average score of 69 in the high, medium and low categories. Of the 70 students who participated, it showed that 51%, namely 36 students, had a score below the average ≤ 69.

An Evaluation of Guidance Services in Senior Secondary Schools in the Central Region of Ghana

This study was conducted to find out what Guidance Service are being offered in the Senior Secondary Schools in the Central Region, their impact on students, the challenges and constrain that hinder their effective implementation. In trying to accomplish this study, related literature was reviewed. Descriptive survey was the design. Questionnaire was the main research instrument. Three sets of questionnaires were designed for students, teachers and coordinators, pilot- tested and administered to collect data. Sample sizes of 262 respondents were involved in the study. It comprised 235 SSS 2 students and 3 students, 21 tutors and 6 guidance coordinators. The sample was selected using purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques analysis, Percentages was used. The findings of the study indicate that pupil’s appraisal service, orientation service, counselling service, placement service, information service, Referral service and consultation service are being offered in the senior secondary schools. It came out that the services are appreciated by the students, and it was beneficial to students. Challenges and constraints faced include lack of office accommodation for effective guidance services, lack of funds to organized programmes and provision of in – service training for the coordinators. Recommendations include adherence to recommended teaching schedules for guidance coordinators and provision of office for the use of coordinators and for individual counselling

MENGKRITISI MODEL KONSELING BERBASIS BUDAYA NUSANTARA: MODEL KIPAS

The presence of the KIPAS model is an effort to strengthen the dignity of Indonesian counselors and counselors who have been oriented towards western culture. Western culture which is clearly incompatible with our culture, Nusantara culture which adheres to eastern culture. The attraction of the BK Model KIPAS is the use of cultural values as the basis for implementing BK services, thus giving rise to an enlightenment in the implementation of BK services in the archipelago. This gives an enthusiasm and hope that the idea of a counseling model based on this archipelago culture will be accepted now and especially in the future. The model is an acronym for KIPAS, which is intensive and progressive counseling that is adaptive to structure. The existence of the KIPAS model will be able to answer problems that occur such as the many unresolved student problems and improvements to the image of BK in society. So far, we have seen that the implementation of counseling guidance services in schools in Indonesia has become something students dislike. As a new model in the world of BK, of course it cannot be separated from the strengths or strengths and weaknesses or weaknesses of the KIPAS model itself. The KIPAS model should accommodate all cultures in Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke.

STRATEGIC APPROACHES FOR REENGINEERING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

This study was carried out to identify strategic approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. The sample for the study was 255 respondents made up of guidance counsellors and secondary school managers in the area of the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured close-ended questionnaire titled: “Strategic Approaches for Reengineering Guidance and Counselling Services Questionnaire (SARGCSQ)”. The instrument was validated by three experts while the reliability was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha reliability method which yielded a coefficient of 0.88. Two hundred and fifty-five (255) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents out of which 243 copies were completely filled and retrieved. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and t-test statistics were used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The researcher in the study identified 10 capacity building approaches, 8 fund-related approaches and 10 programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Findings indicated that there are no significant (p&lt;0.05) differences in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on fund-related approaches and programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Although, there was a significant (p&lt;0.05) difference in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on capacity building approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study among others recommended that there should be constant capacity building of guidance counsellors through in-service training and retraining, relevant conferences, and workshops for improved efficiency in service delivery.

The Implementation of Basic Guidance Services in Selected Diocesan Catholic Schools in the Province of Antique

Guidance and counseling is a crucial concern today to aid the educational, vocational, and psychological potentials of the students for optimum achievement and adequate adjustment in the varied life situations. The primary purpose of a school's guidance and counseling program is to provide a broad spectrum of services to students, such as student assessment, the information service, placement and follow-up, and counseling assistance. Hence, this study intended to determine the extent of implementation of guidance services in Catholic schools in selected Diocesan Catholic Schools in Antique during the Academic Year 2019-2020. Likewise, it identified the challenges encountered by school personnel and students in implementing school guidance services. The study's findings were used as a baseline to develop a proposed program for the enhancement of the implementation of basic guidance services in Diocesan Catholic schools.

Counseling Service Management in Efforts to Help the Potential Development of High School Students

Management of guidance and counseling services means cooperation to determine, implement, and achieve the goals of guidance and counseling services by implementing planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and leadership and controlling. . Even though the guidance and counseling service program in schools was aimed at helping students to be able to develop optimally, the fact was that there are still many students who are afraid to go to the GC room just to consult with their GC teacher. It was because there is a negative stigma about GC teachers, namely for students.GC teachers were identical to judges at school because they tend to work to solve the problem of student behavior deviations in schools. This study used a qualitative method. The results showed that the process of guidance and counseling services in private schools in urban areas, the participants carried out several stages of activities as a unit of guidance and counseling service activities. These stages were as follows: (1) orientation stage, (2) planning stage. (3) the implementation stage, (4) the evaluation stage.

Development of Group Counseling: A Guidebook in Lesson Study to Increase Creativity

This study aims to develop and test the acceptability of group counseling handbook development in lesson study to enhance student creativity. This handbook is an instrument for counseling guidance teachers in organizing counseling guidance services in schools. The development procedure in this study follows the 4D development model which is limited only to content validation testing. Five experts and guidance counseling practitioners were involved to assess the feasibility of the guidebook. The instrument used for the assessment consisted of 25 items that referred to the acceptability of the manual. The results of the analysis show that the validation of the expert development group counseling guidebook in the setting of lesson study to improve student creativity has a content validity index (CVI) of 0.94 which means very good or special. Based on these results, the development of group counseling handbooks in the setting of lesson studies to enhance student creativity developed in this study has met the eligibility criteria to be used as an instrument in carrying out counseling guidance services.

Behavioral Counseling with Systematic Desensitization Techniques to Reduce Anxiety : Development of Counseling Guidelines

This study aims to determine the acceptance (acceptedbillity) of behavioral counseling guides with systematic desensitization techniques to reduce student anxiety. This guide is an instrument for BK teachers in providing counseling guidance services in schools. The development procedure in this study follows the 4D development model which is limited only to content validation testing. There are five guidance and counseling experts and practitioners who have tested the feasibility of this guide. The instrument used for the assessment consisted of 25 items that referred to the acceptance of the handbook. Analysis of the results of the assessment uses the formulation of the content validity ratio calculation from Lawshe. The results of the analysis show that the validation of the cognitive behavioral counseling manual has a content validity index (CVI) of 0.95, which means very good or special. meet the eligibility criteria to be used as an instrument in carrying out counseling guidance services.

Development of Behavioral Counseling guidelines with Self Management Techniques to Increase Hard Work

This study aims to determine the acceptance (acceptedbillity) of behavioral counseling guidelines with self-management techniques to improve students' hard work. this guide is an instrument for counselors in providing counseling guidance services in schools. The development procedure in this study follows the 4D development model which is limited to content validation testing. There are five guidance and counseling experts and practitioners who have tested the feasibility of this guide. The instrument used for the assessment consisted of 22 items that referred to the acceptance of the handbook. Analysis of the results of the assessment uses the formulation of the content validity ratio calculation from Lawshe. The results of the analysis show that the validation of the cognitive behavior counseling manual model has a content validity index (CVI) of 0.94, which means very good or special. has met the eligibility criteria to be used as an instrument in carrying out counseling guidance services.