Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Transformation in Social Studies Learning in Elementary Schools: Towards Effective and Innovative Educational Management
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Digital transformation, Social studies learning, Elementary schools, Educational management, Educational innovationAbstract
Digital transformation has increasingly influenced teaching and learning processes in elementary education, including Social Studies learning. This article aims to examine the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in Social Studies learning at the elementary school level and its implications for effective and innovative educational management. This study employs a qualitative approach using a narrative literature review, analyzing relevant national and international publications related to digital transformation, Social Studies education, and elementary school learning. The findings synthesize that digital transformation offers significant opportunities to enhance student engagement, expand access to learning resources, and support interactive and contextual learning. However, major challenges remain, particularly related to limited digital infrastructure, teachers’ digital competencies, and unequal access to technology among students. These findings indicate that successful digital transformation in Social Studies learning requires integrated educational management strategies, including continuous teacher professional development, adaptive curriculum design, and equitable infrastructure provision. Therefore, digital transformation should be positioned not only as technological adoption but also as a strategic effort to improve the quality and sustainability of elementary education management.
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