The Urgency of Technology Competencies for Guidance and Counseling Teacher

Abstract

This study aims to provide a reference on the importance of technological competence for guidance and counseling teachers. Technology has become an inseparable part of human life, and education is no exception. Guidance and counseling teachers as part of education make guidance and counseling teachers need to master technology to adapt to the times and adapt to the characteristics of today's students who have known technology since birth. Technological competencies for guidance and counseling teachers are listed in the technology competencies for counselor education developed by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). The importance of technical competence is related to the goal of mastering technology itself, which aims to develop professional competence sustainably and improve the integration of technology in providing guidance and counseling services according to the characteristics of current students. This study uses a literature review method. Data were obtained from journals, books, and other publications relevant to the research conducted.