Implementasi Strategi Fun Learning pada Pelatihan Kepemimpinan untuk Mengembangkan Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah Mahasiswa
Keywords:
Problem-solving Skills, Leadership , Fun LearningAbstract
Problem-solving skills are one of the 21st-century skills, particularly in the cognitive domain, that are important for future leaders, including students in counseling programs, to master. These problem-solving skills can improve the ability of counseling program students to identify problems, seek alternative solutions, and make decisions that are very useful in supporting the professionalism of future counselors. Unfortunately, training in problem-solving skills is not explicitly carried out in formal settings. Even if it is available, training activities in problem-solving skills are often conducted using lecture methods, which tend to be theoretical and uninspiring. This community service aims to improve problem-solving skills by using the Fun Learning strategy in the 2025 Student Leadership Training for Guidance Counseling at Manado State University. The results of the activity showed an increase in problem-solving skills among participants. The active participation and ability of participants in solving problem-solving game challenges demonstrated the success of the training.
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