PEER COUNSELING MODEL FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SELF-DIRECTION COMPETENCE
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this
study is to test the effectiveness of the peer counseling model for improving students’
self-direction competence. The research aimed to describe, test and analyze the
effectiveness of the peer counseling model and employed the
descriptive-analytical method and quasi-experiments to do this. The research
activities consisted of a series of model validity tests, namely the model
rationality test, the model practicability test, and the limited test. The data
collection techniques were interviews, self-direction competence inventories,
observation and documentation. The results of the research demonstrate that the
peer counseling model as an intervention program for the experimental group as
a whole proved to effectively improve students’ self-direction competence. The
peer counseling model has its strengths in selfconfidence, self-reliance, and
self-control.
Author: Erhamwilda
Journal Code: jppendidikangg140149
