Problematika dan Strategi Transformasi Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial di SMPN 12 Langgudu Satu Atap Kabupaten Bima

Abstrak

This study aims to analyze the problems and transformation strategies of Social Studies (Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial/IPS) learning at SMPN 12 Langgudu Satap, Bima Regency, in response to the gap between ideal learning demands and classroom realities in a limited-resource school context. This research is relevant as an effort to strengthen contextual and adaptive IPS learning practices, particularly in Satap schools that face pedagogical, cultural, and structural challenges. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with four purposively selected informants, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source, technique, and time triangulation. The findings reveal that IPS learning problems manifest in three main forms: methodological limitations characterized by the dominance of conventional teaching methods, cultural issues reflected in low student participation and learning motivation, and social-environmental constraints related to students’ socio-economic conditions. To address these challenges, teachers and schools implemented gradual transformation strategies, including the development of contextual learning modules, the use of simple instructional media, the creation of a supportive learning environment, and the strengthening of teacher collaboration through learning communities. These findings indicate that the research objectives were achieved, demonstrating that meaningful learning transformation can be realized through adaptive and context-based strategies. However, this study is limited by its focus on a single school setting and a small number of informants, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings, and by the limited duration of fieldwork that did not allow for long-term evaluation of the transformation strategies.