The The Use Of Case Conferences In Resolving Bullying Problems Among Students At MTs Laboratory Of UIN Sumatera Utara Medan

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the implementation of case conferences in addressing students’ learning difficulties and bullying behavior at the MTs Laboratory of Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, involving guidance and counseling teachers, the school principal, and students as informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and inductive–deductive conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that case conferences were implemented through systematic stages, namely planning, implementation, evaluation, follow-up, and reporting. The implementation was associated with positive changes, including students’ increased learning motivation, improved concentration during lessons, reduced recurrence of bullying behaviors, and better participation in academic activities. These improvements were identified based on participants’ perceptions, behavioral observations, and guidance and counseling documentation. Overall, the findings suggest that case conferences functioned as a collaborative guidance and counseling strategy that supported problem handling related to bullying and learning difficulties within the school context, while fostering a safer and more conducive learning environment.