Changes in Social Education to Increase Social Awareness in Indonesian Schools

This research aims to explore changes in social education in Indonesian schools and their impact on improving students' social awareness. This study uses a qualitative design with an analysis unit on social education policies, teachers, and students in several elementary and secondary schools. Data sources were obtained through interviews with principals, social education teachers, and students, as well as direct observations in the classroom. Data collection techniques were carried out by semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation studies, while data analysis used a thematic analysis approach to identify key themes related to the influence of social education on students' social awareness. The findings of the study suggest that although social education curriculum changes aim to increase social awareness, their implementation is constrained by a lack of training for teachers and limited resources. The contribution of this research is to provide insight into the importance of social education in shaping students' social awareness, as well as offer recommendations for improving social education policies in Indonesian schools.