Antonia Erlanda Tae
Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang

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A Case Study on the Personal Problems of Seventh-Grade Students at Adisucipto Catholic Junior High School Kupang Antonia Erlanda Tae; Wens Nagul; Petronela Teme
The Future of Education Journal Vol 4 No 9 (2025)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v4i9.1262

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This study aims to describe the personal problems experienced by a seventh-grade student at SMP Katolik Adisucipto Kupang, identified as LAK, who exhibits symptoms of low concentration during the learning process due to a physical health condition present since birth. The research employed a case study method through direct observation, interviews with subject teachers, the homeroom teacher, the school counselor, parents, and siblings, as well as documentation analysis of academic records. The findings reveal that the student frequently disturbs classmates, is restless in class, shows a lack of focus, and experiences a decline in academic performance. The contributing factors include internal aspects such as boredom and low motivation, and external factors such as peer influence and the student’s physical health condition. Interventions were provided through individual counseling using a behavioral approach, including the development of a daily study schedule, the application of time management techniques using the Pomodoro Method, and efforts to raise the student’s awareness to change learning behaviors. The results indicate that the intervention has the potential to improve the student's concentration and learning discipline, although continued monitoring by the school counselor, homeroom teacher, and subject teachers remains necessary. This study highlights the importance of behavioral counseling techniques in addressing learning problems among students with special needs related to concentration management.  
EFEKTIFITAS TEKNIK ROLE PLAYING MELALUI KONSELING KELOMPOK UNTUK PENINGKATAN INTERAKSI SOSIAL ANAK ASRAMA RUSUNAWA UNIVERSITAS KATOLIK WIDYA MANDIRA KUPANG TAHUN 2026 Antonia Erlanda Tae; Br. Kristinus Sembiring; Gracianus Edwin Tue P. Lejap
Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) Vol 7 No 02 (2026): DE_Journal
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Univesitas Dharmas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56667/de_journal.v7i02.2540

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This study was motivated by the low level of social interaction skills among children residing in the Rusunawa Dormitory of Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang, as indicated by tendencies to withdraw from others, limited participation in group activities, difficulties in communication and cooperation, and a lack of self-confidence. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the role-playing technique through group counseling in improving the social interaction skills of children at the Rusunawa Dormitory of Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang, in 2026. The study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental method with a One-Group Pretest–Posttest Design. The population consisted of 108 dormitory residents, while the sample comprised eight children selected based on their pretest results and identified as having low levels of social interaction. Data were collected using a social interaction questionnaire. The intervention, consisting of the role-playing technique implemented through group counseling, was conducted in four sessions, with each session lasting 2 × 45 minutes. The results showed that the total pretest score of the eight respondents was 695 points, which increased to 1,133 points in the posttest, representing an improvement of 438 points. All respondents experienced a change in their social interaction category from low to high. Hypothesis testing using a paired-samples t-test yielded a significance value (two-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, with a calculated t-value of −28.040 and df = 7. Therefore, H₀ was rejected and Hₐ was accepted. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the role-playing technique implemented through group counseling is effective in improving the social interaction skills of children at the Rusunawa Dormitory of Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang, in 2026.