Pengaruh Layanan Konseling Kelompok Dengan Teknik Self Regulated Learning Terhadap Kesulitan Belajar Siswa Kelas IXDi SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan
The background of the study showed the fact that many Grade IX students at SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan experienced learning difficulties, such as low academic achievement, slowness in completing assignments, and an inability to manage their studies independently. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of group counseling services utilizing self-regulated learning techniques on the learning difficulties of Grade IX students at SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan. A quantitative approach was employed using an experimental method with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. The sample consisted of five students selected through purposive sampling based on homeroom teacher recommendations and specific criteria regarding learning difficulties. Data were collected using a 30-item Likert scale measuring learning difficulties. Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics specifically tests for normality and homogeneity, as well as a paired sample t-test was analysed using SPSS 21.0. The results showed that the mean learning difficulty score was in the high category (92.20) prior to the intervention (pre-test) and decreased to the moderate category (63.00) following the intervention (post-test). The paired sample t-test showed a t-value of 25.225 with a significance level of 0.000 (0.05); consequently, the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Thus, group counseling services utilizing self-regulated learning techniques were proven to have a significant effect in reducing learning difficulties among Grade IX students at SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan.