RUANG LINGKUP LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING (BK) DI PAUD

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Layanan bimbingan dan konseling (BK) di pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) kerap dipahami sebatas keberadaan ruang dan petugas khusus, padahal kebutuhan anak akan pendampingan perilaku, emosi, dan sosial muncul setiap hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan ruang lingkup layanan BK pada lembaga PAUD yang diamati, meliputi peran guru, bentuk bimbingan, penanganan perilaku, pencatatan perkembangan, kerja sama dengan orang tua, dan sarana pendukung. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik observasi dan wawancara kepada guru. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa layanan BK tidak dilaksanakan melalui ruang atau unit khusus, tetapi terintegrasi dalam kegiatan bermain dan bercerita, diperkuat pengamatan guru, rangkuman penilaian dalam rapor, serta komunikasi dengan orang tua. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa guru berperan sebagai pembimbing utama, sehingga penguatan kompetensi guru dan dokumentasi yang lebih sistematis menjadi rekomendasi.

Guidance and counseling (BK) services in early childhood education (PAUD) are often understood merely as the presence of a dedicated room and staff, even though children need support for behavior, emotion, and social skills every day. This study aims to describe the scope of BK services in the observed PAUD institution, covering the teacher's role, forms of guidance, behavior management, developmental recording, cooperation with parents, and supporting facilities. It employed a descriptive qualitative approach using observation and interviews with teachers. The results show that BK services are not delivered through a special room or unit but are integrated into play and storytelling activities, supported by teacher observation, developmental assessment summarized in report cards, and communication with parents. These findings confirm that teachers act as the primary guides; therefore, strengthening teacher competence and more systematic documentation are recommended.