Collaboration of Islamic Education Teachers and Guidance Counselors in Counseling Broken Home Students with Learning Difficulties

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines the collaborations between Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers and Guidance and Conseling (BK) teachers in implementing counseling services for students from broken home families who experience learning difficulties at MTsN 3 Karawang. The reserch was motivated by the increasing number of studentd facing academic, emotional and behavioral problems influenced by non-harmonious family conditions. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving PAI teachers, BK teachers, and related school data. The findings revealed that the collaboration, coordination, and proportional division of roles in assisting students. BK teachers focused on psychological assistance and conseling services, while PAI teachers emhasized spiritual guidance, moral development, and religious habituation. The collaboration was supported by good communication among teachers, religious programs at school, shared responsibility, and parental support. However, several obstacles were also found, such as students reluctance to express personal problems and the complexity of family backgrounds. The implementation of collaborative counseling showed positive impacts on student academic motivation, emotional stability, social interaction, and spiritual awareness. Therefore, the collaboration between PAU teachers and BK teachers plays an important role in helping students from broken home families overcome learning problems and develop more positive behavior patterns.

Keywords: Collaboration; PAI Teacher; BK Teacher; Broken Home; Counseling Services