Contribution of Guidance and Counseling for Cultural Harmony in Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School Thailand

Abstract

Guidance and Counseling (GC) plays a crucial role in fostering cultural harmony in multicultural schools like Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School. The importance of this role lies in the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of the students, which require understanding, tolerance, and respect for differences. The aim of this community service initiative is to enhance cultural understanding, tolerance, and cooperation among students through an inclusive counseling approach. The results indicate an improvement in both the understanding of cultural tolerance by guidance counselors and students, as well as a reduction in conflicts within the school environment. This article emphasizes the important role of GC in maintaining harmony in a diverse school setting.