<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze teacher competency needs, the availability and relevance of teaching materials, and implementation strategies for integrated learning at SD Negeri Sikumana 2 in Kupang City. The background of this research stems from the suboptimal implementation of integrated learning at the elementary level, caused by limited pedagogical and professional competencies, lack of contextual teaching materials, and weak coordination and execution strategies. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Research subjects consisted of fifth-grade teachers, the principal, and students. The findings show that teachers struggle to design and apply thematic-integrated lesson plans; most teaching materials are generic and lack local contextualization, and implementation strategies remain unstructured. Intensive training focused on designing integrative learning, developing teaching materials based on local wisdom, and strengthening collaboration among teachers through learning communities is urgently needed. This study offers practical intervention recommendations to improve the quality of contextual and sustainable integrated learning implementation in Eastern Indonesia]]>
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