EFEKTIVITAS TEKNIK DISKUSI KELOMPOK DALAM BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN EKSPLORASI KARIR SISWA

Abstract

The research aims to determine the effectiveness of group guidance services using group discussion techniques in increasing students' understanding of career exploration, especially in class X at SMK Putra Gunung Halu. In support of this research, it is based on Donald E. Super's theory regarding aspects of career exploration which are outlined in various research instruments such as questionnaires, observations and interviews. This research uses a mixed method which combines quantitative and qualitative methods with an explanatory sequential design research design. The research subjects were 7 who were class samples, observations made during service delivery, interviews with samples and also guidance and counseling teachers and documentation studies. There is a difference in the results in students' understanding of career exploration before being provided with services and after providing group guidance services using group discussion techniques. In the paired sample test, the t count results were 9.102 > t table 1.943 and the significance was 0.000 < α 0.05 so that the basis for decision making was that Ho was rejected while Ha was accepted with the Ha hypothesis reading "There is effectiveness in implementing group guidance services with group discussion techniques in increasing understanding of career exploration for class X students at SMK Putra Gunung Halu". It is hoped that this research will provide benefits to various parties, including students, teachers, schools and subsequent research.