Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education 

The Role of Social Science Education in Shaping Student Understanding of Society

Usman Hidayat (Pamulang University)
Ratna Kurniati Wulandari (Bung Karno University)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of reinstating high school tracking for the 2025/2026 academic year on social science education in Indonesia. Amidst digital saturation and declining PISA 2022 scores, the research employs a qualitative meta-synthesis of recent educational policies and literacy indices. Findings indicate that while tracking addresses academic continuity, it fails to inherently resolve crises in critical thinking or misinformation vulnerability. The study proposes a framework integrating digital citizenship and critical pedagogy, leveraging the Indonesian guyub culture through the Collective Resonance Communication Model (CRCM). This approach transforms social science from rote memorization into a mechanism for navigating the post-truth public sphere. Ultimately, the effectiveness of social science education depends on fostering social intelligence and ethical agency. By bridging national identity with global digital engagement, this framework equips students to address complex social problems. The research concludes that systemic pedagogical shifts are vital for achieving the visionary Golden Indonesia 2045.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

spedu

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Smart Pedagogy and Education (SPEDU) is a premier, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the rigorous exploration, advancement, and dissemination of innovative practices in teaching and learning. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, educators, ...