Profile of The Role of The Principal in Guidance and Counseling in SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang

Abstract

The background of this research is to determine the role of the principal in a school,
especially in guidance and counseling. The purpose of this study was to determine 1) the
role of the principal in coordinating the programed BK activities. 2) be responsible for
implementing BK services in schools. 3) facilitate, provide opportunities and provide
support to BK teachers. 4) provide support for every program implemented by the BK
teacher. 5) give opinions to the BK teacher on the BK plan. 6) carry out monitoring and
evaluation activities. This study uses research methods using a qualitative descriptive
approach. Data collection techniques used are interviews and observation. The subject
of this research is the principal of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Padang. The researcher acts
as a direct interviewer to collect data through key informants, namely the principal and
additional informants, namely the BK Coordinator. The data analysis technique used is
data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and verification. The findings of
the study are: 1) The role of the principal in Guidance and Counseling is seen from
coordinating the BK activities programmed by the BK teacher. 2) Accountability for
implementing BK services in schools is appropriately marked by the principal seeing the
BK room for the BK service process. 3) Providing facilities are still incomplete, marked
by the BK room which is very small and narrow. 4) Provide support for the program
carried out by the BK teacher positively and provide input that builds the morale of the
BK teacher. 5) Giving his opinion on the plan made by the BK teacher can provide new
ideas to facilitate/simplify the plan that will be implemented by the BK teacher. 6) Carry
out monitoring and evaluation activities that have been carried out well by looking at the
program made by the BK teacher. In conclusion, the principal plays a role in assisting
the process of BK services in schools. Suggestions for school principals to play a greater
role in the BK service process in schools and provide more adequate facilities and
infrastructure.