The Effectiveness of Asserive Training to Increase the Communication Skills of High School Students in Surakarta

ABSTRACT Purpose-Assertive communication skill is the ability to express feelings and thoughts clearly and honestly without offending others.Students’ behavior such as being afraid of disappointing others, liked or accepted, or hurting someone else’s feeling make students difficult to express their thoughts and feelings. This research aims to enhance students' skills in assertive communication. Method-This research applied Research and Development approach.The sample of this study were of20 students of grade XI IPA 3 SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta. The subjects wereselected purposively from 40 students with low average scores of assertive communication skills. Findings-From the results of pretest-posttest, the students' assertive communication skills improved. It was indicated by the results of quantitative analysis by Mann-Whitney U test showing the z values -2.981 and probability (p) 0.003 (α <0.05) and Wilcoxon T test showing the z values -3.922 and probability (p) 0.000 (α <0.05). It meant that Assertivensess Training was effective to enhance students' assertive communication skills

The Effectiveness of Asserive Training to Increase the Communication Skills of High School Students in Surakarta

Purpose-Assertive communication skill is the ability to express feelings and thoughts clearly and honestly without offending others.Students’ behavior such as being afraid of disappointing others,  liked or accepted, or hurting someone else’s feeling make students difficult to express their thoughts and feelings. This research aims to enhance students' skills in assertive communication. Method-This research applied Research and Development approach.The sample of this study were of20 students of grade XI IPA 3 SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta. The subjects wereselected purposively from 40 students with low average scores of assertive communication skills. Findings-From the results of pretest-posttest, the students' assertive communication skills improved. It was indicated by the results of quantitative analysis by Mann-Whitney U test showing the z values -2.981 and probability (p) 0.003 (α &lt;0.05) and Wilcoxon T test showing the z values ​​-3.922 and probability (p) 0.000 (α &lt;0.05). It meant that Assertivensess Training was effective to enhance students' assertive communication skills.   Keywords : Assertiveness Training, Assertive Communication Skill

Cognitive Restructuring untuk Mengurangi Kenakalan Peserta Didik MTs

Abstract: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring in reducing juvenile delinquency in MTs students. This research is a quasi-experimental with an experimental design in the form of a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The subjects of this study were students, totaling 52 students. Sources of data are students. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used the independent sample t-test formula by comparing the averages of the two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. The test results on the pretest scores of the experimental group and the control group obtained equivalent results. The test results on the experimental and control groups' post-test scores obtained significant results. Thus there is a difference after the treatment of cognitive restructuring. It shows that there is a significant difference between the control group and the experimental group. With this research, it can be concluded that it effectively reduces student delinquency. Based on these results, it is hoped that it will become a reference for implementing Guidance and Counseling services in helping students concerning cognitive restructuring and juvenile delinquency.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji keefektifan cognitive restructuring dalam mengurangi kenakalan remaja pada siswa MTs. Penelitian ini merupakan eksperimental semu dengan desain eksperimen berbentuk Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik yang berjumlah 52 peserta didik. Sumber data adalah peserta didik. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan rumus independent sample t-test dengan membandingkan rata-rata dua kelompok yaitu kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Hasil pengujian terhadap skor pretest kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol diperoleh hasil yang setara. Hasil pengujian terhadap skor posttest kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol diperoleh hasil signifikan, dengan demikian terdapat perbedaan setelah adanya perlakuan pemberian cognitive restructuring. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Dengan adanya penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penelitian ini efektif untuk mengurangi kenakalan peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut,diharapkan menjadi acuan pelaksanaan layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling dalam membantu peserta didik berkaitan dengan cognitive restructuring dan kenakalan remaj

The Effectiveness of Value Clarification Technique (VCT) and Problem Based Learning (PBL) Models on Social Problem-Solving Skills Viewed from Emotional Intelligence

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to find out significant differences in the social problem-solving skills between classes that apply the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) and Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning models and the class that applies the direct learning model.  The research population included all fifth-grade students in Cilacap Regency public elementary schools. This research employed a cluster random sampling technique. An experimental method with a 3x3 factorial design was used. The data analysis used two-way ANOVA test with SPSS 21. The results showed that (1) there were differences in effectiveness in the use of VCT, PBL and direct learning models on the social problem solving skills (FA = 7.176, p = 0.01 0.05), and (3) there was no interaction of the effect between the use of VCT, PBL, and the high, medium and low emotional intelligence categories on the students' social problem solving skills (FAB = 0.619, p = 0.649 > 0.05).

Pengembangan Panduan Achievement Motivation Training untuk Meningkatkan Efikasi Diri Akademik Siswa SMP

Abstract: This research and development aim to produce a product in the form of an achievement motivation training guidebook to improve academic efikasi diri for junior high school students in Karanganyar. This study uses a research and development design but is limited to expert validity testing. The subject of this product is 2 guidance and counseling experts. The data used to measure the level of product validity are expert test questionnaires and analyzed using the inter-rater agreement model. The results of the expert validity test analysis using the inter-rater model are in the very high category. for the LKPD book, the results of the validity test are 0.95 which belongs to the very high category. From these results, it is hoped that the next researcher can proceed to the next stage, namely the practicality test and the effectiveness test.Abstrak: Penelitian dan pengembangan  ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk berupa buku panduan achievement motivation training untuk meningkatkan efikasi diri akademik pada peserta didik SMP di Karanganyar. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian dan pengembangan, namun terbatas hanya sampai dilakukan uji validitas ahli. Subjek produk ini adalah 2 orang ahli bimbingan dan konseling. Data yang digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat validitas produk yaitu  angket uji ahli dan dianalisis menggunakan inte-rater agreement model. Hasil analisis uji validitas ahli menggunakan inter-rater model masuk pada kategori sangat tinggi. untuk buku LKPD hasil uji validitasnya adalah sebesar 0,95 yang tergolongan kategori sangat tinggi. Dari hasil tersebut diharapkan peneliti berikutnya dapat melanjutkan ke tahap selanjutnya yaitu uji kepraktisan dan uji keefektifan

Penggunaan Teknik Role Playing and Modeling untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi Interpersonal Peserta Didik

Abstract: This research aims to obtain data related to the Use of Role-Playing and Modeling Techniques to Improve Students' Interpersonal Communication Skills. The research method used is library research. The data analysis technique used is the content analysis reviewed from several references and literature. The results showed increased students' interpersonal communication skills after the intervention. This is evidenced by (1) The theoretical basis; (2) Purpose of use; (3) the successful use of role-playing and modeling techniques; (4) Implementation procedure; (5) The technique used; (6) learning objectives; (7) Recommendations for the use of role-playing techniques; (8) The relationship between the use of role-playing and modeling techniques in improving interpersonal communication skills by imitating and playing role play until these skills increase so that over time it will shape individual traits and behavior.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian untuk mendapatkan data terkait Penggunaan Teknik Role Playing dan Modeling untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi Interpersonal Siswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kepustakaan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis isi yang ditinjau dari beberapa referensi dan literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi interpersonal siswa setelah dilakukan intervensi. Hal ini dibuktikan dari (1) Landasan teori; (2) Tujuan penggunaan; (3) Keberhasilan penggunaan teknik role playing dan modeling; (4) Prosedur pelaksanaan; (5) Teknik yang digunakan; (6) Sasaran belajar; (7) Rekomendasi penggunaan teknik role playing; (8) Hubungan penggunaan teknik role playing dan modeling dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal dengan meniru dan memerankan role play sampai keterampilan tersebut meningkat sehingga lama kelamaan akan membentuk sifat dan perilaku individu

Preliminary Study on the Development of Infographic-Based Islamic Education Teaching Materials to Improve Soft Skills for High School Students in Surakarta

Purpose – This research aims to conduct an initial assessment of students' attitudes in high school, with a focus on Islamic education, which is one of the benchmarks in soft skills development activities. Design/methods/approach – This study uses research and development (R&amp;D) with the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) with three stages in it, namely the preliminary, development, and testing stages. To increase students' soft skills, an infographic-based Islamic Religious Education teaching material was designed in this study. Findings – According to preliminary research conducted at senior high schools in Surakarta with class XI subjects, Islamic learning does not provide opportunities for students to improve their soft skills. This is requiring the development of learning tools, one of which is infographic-based teaching materials, to assist in achieving the expected competencies. Research limitations – This study focuses on acquiring Islamic education in high school, with a focus on the limitations of development in teaching materials that affect students' ability to obtain competencies in the form of soft skills. Originality/value – A preliminary investigation into the development of teaching materials in Islamic education courses, namely for senior secondary school, was studied further in this study. The development of soft skills is one of the things that is actively supported in the development of character education in Indonesian schools

Challenges of implementing child-friendly school model in Surakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia adopted the UNICEF’s child-friendly school (CFS) model as the attempt protection and fulfillment of children’s rights in education. The top-down implementation of child-friendly schools and bureaucratic imperatives have made many schools not ready to implement the model so the child-friendly school program is still far from expectations and reality. Many interests in the implementation of child-friendly schools make students vulnerable to being the victims of education political policies. This article aims to explain school challenges in child-friendly school implementation. Qualitative method with case study approach used through observations, interviews, and focus group discussions at three senior high schools in Surakarta City, Indonesia. The results show that the challenges of implementing child-friendly schools lead to three things, namely mentoring and sustainability, technical implementation, and evaluation mechanism. The simultaneous CFS declarations have not been adapted to the readiness, willingness, and needs of each school. Fulfilling the challenges of implementation is able to make CFS not just a slogan but a school’s need to provide protection and fulfillment of children’s rights