Character education is an important aspect in supporting moral development in students. Through character education, students can be equipped with strong moral values, so that they can become individuals with good character and contribute positively to society. Character education can help students develop the ability to think critically, make the right decisions, and behave ethically. In addition, character education can also help students develop an awareness of the importance of moral values, such as honesty, empathy, and responsibility. Thus, character education is very important in supporting moral development in students and helping them become individuals with good character and contribute positively to society. Therefore, character education needs to be a priority in the education system, so that students can be equipped with strong moral values ??and become individuals with good character.

Adolescent career independence is a crucial aspect in facing the increasingly competitive world of work. This article discusses the role of education and environment in shaping adolescent career independence. Education, both formal and non-formal, provides the foundation of skills and knowledge needed to enter the world of work. On the other hand, the environment, including family, peers, and social communities, plays a role in shaping adolescents' mindsets, values, and motivations in planning their future. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study to explore the factors that influence adolescent career independence. The results show that quality education, effective career guidance, and positive environmental support contribute greatly to increasing adolescent readiness to make career decisions independently. In conclusion, collaboration between education, family, and society is key to building a young generation that is independent and ready to face the challenges of the world of work.

The Social studies has an important role in education, namely understanding the wider social world so that students are able to face the challenges of global issues. This research explores the transformation of social studies learning in the modern era, focusing on contemporary global issues such as climate change, geopolitical conflicts, economic disparities, health problems, and human rights violations. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach and literature study, this research examines the urgency of social studies education transformation in responding to these issues. The results show that social studies education needs to adopt more interactive and technology-based learning methods, integrate character values, improve digital literacy, and incorporate global issues into the curriculum, the key role of teachers as facilitators and continuous evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of the transformation. This study concludes that a comprehensive transformation of social studies learning is essential to prepare the younger generation to be responsible global citizens and able to contribute to a better society.
 

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has brought major changes to the world of education, especially in terms of the media used to support the teaching and learning process. The use of ICT-based media offers various advantages, such as fast access to information, more interesting learning materials, and a more flexible and personalized approach. This article aims to analyze the role of ICT-based media in improving student learning outcomes. In this discussion, it is explained how the use of ICT can enrich learning experiences, increase student motivation, and support more collaborative and independent learning. Even though there are various benefits, this article also identifies several challenges faced in implementing ICT-based media, such as gaps in technology access, limited infrastructure, and a lack of digital skills among teachers and students. Based on this analysis, this article concludes that although ICT-based media has great potential to improve learning outcomes, the success of its implementation is very dependent on infrastructure readiness, training for teachers, and awareness of the importance of technology integration in the education curriculum. For this reason, there needs to be a more planned strategy and support from all parties to maximize the use of ICT in education

The purpose of this study was to determine how technology functions in social studies learning and how technology affects students' awareness of world issues. This study was conducted through a qualitative approach with a case study as its design. The results showed that the use of technology, such as e-learning platforms, social media, and learning applications, significantly increased student engagement in social studies learning. Technology also gives students access to more information about global issues, such as international conflicts, climate change, and social injustice. Thus, students are trained to have analytical thinking skills and are able to understand the relationship between international events and everyday life. By increasing awareness of global issues, it is hoped that students can foster a sense of empathy, social responsibility, and play an active role in solving global challenges. This study found that the use of technology in social studies learning not only improves students' academic understanding but also makes them more involved in global issues as well as more sensitive and understanding in responding to global challenges.

Penelitian ini membahas tentang penanaman pendidikan karakter melalui pembelajaranIPS. Tujuan dari pendidikan ini memiliki rumusan yang intens akan pembentukan sikap.Sikap sosial yang perlu ditanamkan selalu terkait dan tidak dapat dipisahkandaripembelajaran IPS. Penanaman sikap sosial ini biasa ditanamkan melalui pendidikanformal yaitu sekolah, dikarenakan sekolah merupakan lembaga dari pemerintahan.Sekolah adalah tempat dimana terjadinya suatu interaksi antara para peserta didikdengan rekan sebaya dan juga para pengajar. Pendidikan karakter bukan sekedarpengarahan konwledge mengenai informasi, tetapi peduli terhadap nilai-nilai yangditanamkan dalam kebiasaan yang baik yang dapat membuat peserta didik menjadipaham (kognitif), dapat merasakan (afektif), maupun melakukan yang baik(psikomotorik). Selain itu pentingnya penanaman karakter didukung karena“Charachteras an individual’s set psychological characteristics that affect that person’s ability and inclination tofunction morally”. Metode pada penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian kualitatifdeskriptif. Penggunaan jenis penelitian ini dikarenakan peneliti ingin mengetahui danmemberikan gambaran mengenai penanaman pendidikan karakter melalui pembelajaranIPS di wilayah Sukamoro pengimplementasian pendidikan karakter dari pembelajarn IPSyang di pelajari.

Sumber belajar sangat berguna dalam membantu peserta didik memahami materi pada pembelajaran. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengembangkan sumber belajar video pembelajaran dengan bantuan website VistaCreate. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah R&D dengan model Allesi & Trollip. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XI IPS 4 SMA Srijaya Negara Palembang berjumlah 28 orang. Untuk pelaksanaan uji alpha memperoleh nilai 4,92 ahli materi, 4,5 ahli bahasa, dan 4,85 ahli media, berkategori sangat valid. Kemudian pada uji beta memperoleh nilai 4,75 dari uji coba perorangan dan 4,61 dari uji kelompok kecil, berkategori sangat efektif. Pelaksanaan penelitian di lapangan menunjukkan hasil bahwa peningkatan kemampuan peserta didik mencapai 61,43% dan memperoleh N-gain 0,82 yang berkategori tinggi. Dalam hal ini, bahwa sumber belajar video pembelajaran valid dan efektif digunakan oleh peserta didik.