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Guidance and Counseling services have a strategic role in supporting students’ holistic development, including academic, social, emotional, and moral aspects. However, in practical implementation, counseling services in schools still show a gap between theoretical ideal concepts and real field practices. This study aims to analyze the role of school counselors in the implementation of Guidance and Counseling services at MTs Ibnu Sina Karawang, focusing on the counselor’s role, teacher-student interaction patterns, supporting factors, and challenges faced during implementation. This research employed a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews with the school principal, teachers, and selected students. The findings show that the counselor plays multiple roles, namely as a disciplinary guide, personal counselor, moral educator, and facilitator of religious character strengthening. The interaction between counselors and students is carried out through humanistic, empathetic and communicative approaches. Supporting factors include strong collaboration among teachers, principals, homeroom teachers, and religious-based school activities. Meanwhile, several obstacles are found such as limited number of counselors, lack of students’ comprehensive understanding about BK functions, limited time allocation, and negative stigma that counseling services are only for problematic students. This research emphasizes the need for strengthening counseling literacy and transforming services into more preventive, developmental, collaborative, and continuously progressive student-oriented programs.

This study examines the role of Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers in helping students face personal, social, academic, and career problems. Using qualitative descriptive methods through interviews, observations, and documentation, this study found that BK services were carried out routinely through classical guidance, group services, and individual counseling that focused on self-development, career exploration, bullying prevention, and exam readiness. The effectiveness of the service is also supported by a conducive BK environment and collaboration between subject teachers, parents, and external parties such as psychologists or related institutions. However, various obstacles are still found, such as a high ratio of counselors to students, changes in education policies that require rapid adaptation, limited support facilities, and generational differences between counselors and students that affect communication patterns. This research emphasizes the importance of improving the professionalism of BK teachers through continuous training and strengthening synergy between educators to realize effective, responsive, and oriented BK services that are oriented towards the development of students' character in a holistic and sustainable manner.

This study aims to describe the role of guidance and counseling (BK) services in supporting the development of students at SMAN 1 Lemahabang Karawang. The focus of the study includes four main areas: academic development, personal development, social development, and the development of students' potential. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through observation and semi-structured interviews involving BK teachers and two twelfth-grade students. The results of the study show that BK services provide an important contribution to increasing learning motivation, discipline, and students' career planning. In addition, BK services also play a role in shaping character and social skills through an empathetic approach and collaboration with Islamic Religious Education teachers in the implementation of religious activities and moral guidance. Although there are still some students who have a less positive view of the guidance and counseling services, in general, they assess that the implementation of guidance and counseling services at SMAN 1 Lemahabang has been effective and has a positive impact on students' personal development.

This study aims to examine the implementation of guidance and counseling services at SMPIT Miftahul Falah Karawang, focusing on the counseling approaches applied and the challenges faced by counseling teachers during the process. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method using observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The results reveal that guidance and counseling services are carried out through a humanistic and persuasive approach grounded in Islamic values. The counseling teacher serves as a facilitator who understands students’ emotional conditions and guides them toward behavioral improvement based on awareness and responsibility. This approach creates a supportive environment that encourages openness and mutual trust between the teacher and students. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including the limited number of counselors, students’ varying levels of openness, and insufficient coordination among teachers in addressing student issues. These findings highlight the importance of institutional support through the enhancement of human resources, continuous professional development, and stronger collaboration between counseling teachers and school administrators. Such efforts are expected to strengthen the role of guidance and counseling services as a medium for character education in accordance with Islamic principles.

The lack of access to learning in schools leads to a decline in children's interest in studying. This has become a problem experienced by the children of Dusun Bulaya, Ilan Batu Uru Village, West Walendrang District, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi Province. As a result, many children drop out of school. The lack of guidance and counseling at home and in school causes a decrease in children's motivation to continue learning. This issue underlies the activities that will be carried out by the community service program; these activities are conducted to educate and shape children's character so that they become more independent and optimal during their early educational years. Early childhood education plays an important role in forming the foundation of children's character and academic abilities. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of tutoring and counseling programs in improving the quality of education and the character of children at TK KRISTEN SETIA Bulaya. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with the technique Observation, interviews, and documentation are used as data collection instruments. The research results indicate that tutoring programs can enhance students' basic academic understanding, while counseling services help develop positive attitudes, empathy, and discipline from an early age. Collaboration between teachers and parents is key to the success of this program. In conclusion, the integrated combination of tutoring and counseling significantly contributes to improving the quality of education and the character development of kindergarten children.         

This article discusses the importance of learning evaluation, particularly in the affective domain, which not only functions as a measurement of learning outcomes but also makes a significant contribution to Guidance and Counseling (GC) services in schools. The affective domain, which encompasses students’ attitudes, values, motivation, and character, plays a major role in shaping their social and personal behavior. This study employs a literature review method by examining articles, journals, and national conference proceedings published between 2016–2025 that are relevant to affective evaluation and its implications for GC services. The findings show that affective evaluation can provide objective data regarding the development of students’ attitudes, which is highly useful for school counselors in designing appropriate counseling programs. In addition, the development of valid and reliable assessment instruments, along with the use of digital technology, has been proven to improve the effectiveness of evaluation while also supporting more accurate diagnoses of students’ problems. Therefore, collaboration between subject teachers and school counselors is key to optimizing the use of evaluation results in supporting students’ comprehensive development.

The Interpersonal and Communication Skills course plays an important role in equipping elementary teacher education (PGSD) students with the ability to build positive relationships, understand others’ feelings, and communicate information effectively. These skills are believed to influence success in the Guidance and Counseling course, which requires students to understand socio-emotional dynamics and analyze problems based on theory. This study aims to determine the relationship between the final grades of the Interpersonal and Communication Skills course and the Guidance and Counseling course among PGSD students. This research employed a quantitative correlational approach. The sample consisted of 28 PGSD students from the University of Riau, class of 2023, group B, who had completed both courses in the fourth semester. Data were obtained from the final grades of both courses and analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test. The results showed a correlation coefficient of 0.146 with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.458 (p > 0.05). These findings indicate that there is no significant relationship between the two variables. The results suggest that students’ academic achievement in the Guidance and Counseling course is more strongly influenced by theoretical mastery and analytical skills rather than differences in grades in the Interpersonal and Communication Skills course.

The development of information technology in the era of the Industrial Revolution 5.0 has brought significant changes to the world of education, including guidance and counseling services in schools. The use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots is an innovation that can improve the effectiveness, accessibility, and interactivity of services for students. However, on the other hand, the use of this technology also raises challenges related to ethics, privacy, and the decline of humanistic values in counseling interactions. Based on this, this study aims to analyze the positive and negative impacts of chatbots on the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in schools. This study uses library research. Data were collected from various sources, such as books and journals related to the impact and role of chatbot use in guidance and counseling services. The results of the study show that the use of chatbots has negative and positive impacts that are very helpful and beneficial in guidance and counseling services in the current digital era, but they only function as a supporting tool and cannot replace the role of human counselors.

This study aims to explore the provision of Guidance and Counseling Services at SMP Islam Al-Ikhlas (Al-Ikhlas Islamic Junior High School), with a focus on handling unfinished business among students. The term unfinished business refers to unresolved emotional problems, such as trauma from bullying and social pressure, which have a negative impact on students’ psychological well-being. This study uses individual counseling services with a fantasy approach from gestalt counseling to help students express pent-up problems and emotions. In addition, brainstorming and assertive skill development methods were applied in group guidance and counseling sessions to encourage students to share experiences, provide feedback, and express opinions with confidence. The results show that guidance and counseling plays an important role in developing students’ ability to deal with emotions, build confidence, and express their emotions better.

This study aims to describe in depth the role of guidance and counseling (BK) in improving the effectiveness of consultation and collaboration services at SMA Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya City. Consultation and collaboration services are an integral component of the BK program that focuses on professional interactions between BK teachers and various related parties, such as subject teachers, homeroom teachers, parents, and other stakeholders who are concerned about student development. Through these services, BK teachers help students overcome personal, social, and academic problems holistically. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation analysis to obtain a comprehensive picture of the consultation and collaboration practices implemented. The data analysis process was carried out thematically to identify interaction patterns, forms of collaboration, and supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of services. The results show that BK teachers at SMA Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya City play an active role as a communication liaison between students, teachers, and parents, as well as mediators in solving problems faced by students. Effective collaboration between BK teachers and all related parties contributes to the creation of a conducive, inclusive, and responsive learning environment to students' needs. Consultation services implemented in a planned, continuous, and data-driven manner can provide a better understanding of student problems and offer appropriate and applicable alternative solutions. These findings confirm that guidance and counseling play a strategic role in supporting educational success in schools. The implementation of effective consultation and collaboration services not only positively impacts student problem-solving but also strengthens synergy between educational elements in building a supportive school climate oriented toward student well-being.

This study aims to explore the implementation of guidance and counseling services in addressing social problems experienced by children at the Panti Asuhan Putera Bonang Banjarmasin (Putera Bonang Orphanage in Banjarmasin City) through the approach of Islamic religious education. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that guidance and counseling services play a significant role in helping children overcome issues such as lack of discipline, low self-confidence, and difficulties in social interaction. By integrating Islamic values into the counseling process, children develop better behavior, emotional control, and social awareness. The approach also strengthens their spiritual foundation, which contributes positively to their overall character development. The study concludes that an Islamic education-based counseling approach is effective in shaping the moral and social behavior of children in orphanage environments.

This journal discusses guidance and counseling service models as well as BK support activities to improve the quality of education. This research aims to build an integrated Guidance and Counseling (BK) service model, which combines mediation, consultation and advocacy methods, supported by additional BK activities to improve the quality of education in schools. So far, BK services have largely focused on individual approaches without any integration of strategic functions that can strengthen the entire education ecosystem. The model created in this study is aimed at strengthening the role of guidance and counseling teachers in handling student dynamics and building collaboration with the school, parents and the community. The research methodology uses a Research and Development (R&D) approach which includes needs analysis steps, model design, validation by experts, and limited trials in a secondary school environment. Research findings show that this integrated guidance and counseling service model is feasible to implement and effective in increasing the involvement of all parties in solving student problems and creating a school atmosphere that is more supportive of improving the quality of learning. The impact of this model opens up opportunities to increase the strategic role of guidance and counseling services in the education system as a whole.

The purpose of this research was 1) to determine the forms of bullying behavior that occurred in students in class VII of SMPN 18 Surakarta, 2) to determine the role of Civics teachers in providing reinforcement of legal norms to overcome bullying behavior at the seventh grades students of SMPN 18 Surakarta. The from of this research was qualitative reseach. The research steategy used was a case study. The subjects in this research were the deputy principal for student affairs, civics theacher in class VII, guidance and counseling teacher, and students in clasdd VII. The data sources used were primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection tecniques used were observation and triangulation. The data in this research was analyzed using an interactive model. The results of this research could be concluded that 1) the forms of bullying behavior that occur in class VII were verbal and physical bullyinng. Verbal bullying acts ythat often occur in class were calling friends by their parent’s names, making fun of and ridiculing them. Meanwhile, physical actions included kicking, hitting, throwing stones and choking. 2) strengthening legal norms carried out by civics teachers in class VII was by providing learning materials in accordance with the curriculum, giving advice to students not to carry out acts of bullying, and punishing perpetrators of bullying so that they felt deterred andnot to carry bullying acts again. Keywords: bullying, legal norms, role of Civics Teachers.    

This research examines the challenges of professionalism of Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) through literature review. BK services have an important role in supporting students' academic and psychosocial development, but face obstacles such as the limited number of professional BK teachers and educational backgrounds that are not in accordance with the BK field. The non-ideal ratio of teachers to students and high workload also hamper the effectiveness of services. In addition, the management of services that are not yet based on student needs and the lack of continuous training are significant challenges. This study used a literature review method with descriptive analysis to identify these factors. The results suggest improving the quality of human resources through professional training, strengthening service management, and policy support from madrasahs and the government. The professionalism of counseling teachers has a direct impact on the quality of services that affect students' academic achievement and psychosocial well-being. The main recommendation is to increase the recruitment of qualified counseling teachers and continuous competency development to support effective and relevant counseling services in MAN.

This report contains the results of interviews conducted by students of Elementary School Teacher Education Program of Santo Thomas Catholic University with teachers and fifth grade students of SDN 068332 Medan Tuntungan. The main purpose of the interviews was to obtain information about learning difficulties, aggressive behavior, and student discipline. Through a qualitative approach and direct interviews, three main problems were found: students who experience learning difficulties, students with aggressive behavior, and students who often skip school or are undisciplined. The results of the interviews showed that learning difficulties were influenced by lack of concentration and learning support at home, aggressive behavior was caused by lack of emotional management and attention from the environment, and discipline problems were related to minimal motivation and family supervision. The guidance actions taken showed positive developments, such as increased courage of students to ask questions, reduced conflict between friends, and improved student attendance rates. The discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to create a supportive learning environment. Guidance and counseling services with an empathetic approach and storytelling techniques have proven effective in fostering changes in students' attitudes and behaviors. In conclusion, open communication and consistent guidance are the keys to successful interventions for student problems in elementary schools.

Adolescence is an important period in the formation of a person's personality, where individuals tend to be easily influenced by the social environment including associations. Unhealthy associations have the potential to cause various problems such as peer pressure, low self-confidence, and the emergence of deviant behavior. This service activity aims to increase the awareness and understanding of Muhammadiyah 6 Samarinda Junior High School students regarding the importance of applying ethics in society through the provision of classical guidance services. The activity, which carries the theme "Ethics in Society: Fun Friends Are Not Toxic", was held for three days on May 14-16, 2025, with three main sessions lasting 150 minutes every day. The material provided includes the introduction of the concept of social ethics, identification of healthy and unhealthy associations, ethical values in Islam, and ethics of behavior on social media. Through participatory and reflective methods, students are invited to actively discuss, conduct social simulations, and reflect on the values learned. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in student understanding, changes in social attitudes, and openness in communicating with guidance and counseling teachers.

Student discipline remains a significant issue in education, including at SMA Al-Hidayah, where various violations such as tardiness, non-compliance with school rules, and lack of academic responsibility are still commonly found. This study aims to describe the forms of disciplinary violations committed by students, the strategies employed by school counselors, and the role of guidance and counseling (BK) teachers in improving student discipline. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that common violations include arriving late, not wearing the proper uniform, and failing to complete assignments. The strategies applied by BK teachers include preventive approaches, curative measures, positive reinforcement, and collaboration with subject teachers and parents. The role of the BK teacher is central, acting as a facilitator, mentor, and mediator in the development of student discipline. These findings support existing theories that emphasize humanistic, consistent, and collaborative approaches as effective methods for fostering internal awareness of discipline among students. With well-planned strategies and consistent implementation, school counselors can become key agents in creating a culture of discipline within the school environment.

Emotional development is a crucial aspect in shaping children's personality and social abilities. Children with emotional and behavioral disorders, known as "tunalaras" children, often struggle to express their feelings appropriately and behave according to social norms, thus requiring support from the school environment, particularly through the role of Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers. This study aims to explore in depth how BK teachers at SKH Bina Citra Anak support the emotional development of tunalaras children. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with in-depth interviews conducted with BK teachers as the primary informants. The findings reveal that BK teachers act as emotional companions who deal with various emotional characteristics of tunalaras children, such as impulsive, aggressive, and destructive behaviors. Teachers implement personal approaches to manage children's emotions, such as taking them to a quiet room, engaging in empathetic dialogue, and building safe relationships. Major challenges stem from the children’s social and environmental conditions, such as broken homes and external pressures. This research is expected to provide practical contributions to schools and related parties in creating a more empathetic and supportive educational environment for tunalaras children.

This paper aims to examine the importance of needs assessment in planning Guidance and Counseling programs in educational units. Based on a literature review of various empirical articles and reviews, it is known that needs assessment is the main foundation in designing effective, contextual, and responsive guidance services to students' needs at the private, social, academic, and career levels. This study method uses a systematic literature review approach and content analysis of 10 academic articles from national and international journals. The results show that the success of the BK program is highly dependent on the implementation of accurate and integrative assessments, especially in the digital era and multicultural society. The conclusion of this study recommends strengthening the capacity of BK teachers in conducting assessments based on data and digital technology.

The role of Guidance and Counseling Teachers in strengthening the profile of Pancasila students in schools is very strategic. The implementation of guidance and counseling services in schools with the independent learning curriculum requires service components that are accompanied by plans and implementations that have been integrated with strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. Quantitative research type with descriptive methods. Descriptive research is a study that tries to answer existing problems based on data. The population in this study were all classes VIII A to VIII F with a total of 265 students. The results of the study showed that the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 83.33 or a good category. The description of the dimensions of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and noble character in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 84.64% or a good category. The description of the global diversity dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 87.09% or a good category. The description of the mutual cooperation dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 84.12% or a good category. The description of the independent dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 75.79% or a good category. The description of the critical reasoning dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 82.71% or a good category. The description of the creative dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 83.33% or a good category.