The Integration of Professional Ethics and Guidance Counselor Competence in Improving the Quality of Counseling Services in Senior High Schools

Siti Rahayu Lubis

Abstract


This study aims to examine the relationship between professional ethics and professional competence of Guidance and Counseling (BK) teachers in Senior High Schools (SMA) through a literature study approach. In this study, the author uses a literature study research method as the main approach in exploring conceptual and theoretical understanding of the phenomenon being studied. Professional ethics is the moral basis for implementing counseling services, while professional competence reflects the technical abilities and professional attitudes that must be possessed by BK teachers. The results of the study indicate that ethics and competence are two pillars that complement each other and cannot be separated. An imbalance between the two can reduce the quality of service and have a negative impact on students and the reputation of the profession. This study also identifies seven dimensions of professional competence of BK teachers, as well as challenges and strategies for developing professionalism and ethics through pre-service education, ongoing training, supervision, and the use of digital ethics. This study provides a conceptual contribution to strengthening the integrity and effectiveness of BK services in schools.

Keywords:Professional ethics, professional competence, BK teachers, guidance and counseling, education services


Keywords


Professional ethics, professional competence, BK teachers, guidance and counseling, education services

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