The 21st？century has required a specific set of skills to be implemented in the process of teaching and learning at all levels, especially in the school environment. While focus and attention were given more to science dimension, it cannot be denied that social science also has its own approaches to inculcate or develop creative and critical thinking skills among school students. This paper discusses that process using the counseling approaches, particularly in group setting. Role-play and guiding/group activities were described as two main activities that can effectively contribute to this developmental process. The discussion stresses the importance role that can be served by guidance and counseling teachers at school.
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