The Role of Social Studies Teachers in the Digital Age: Adapting to Respond to Gen Z Learners

Abstract

In the digital age where technology is changing rapidly. The role of social studies teachers needs to adapt to the learning habits and expectations of modern learners, especially Gen Z, who have grown up with information technology and social media. This research aims to study the role of social studies teachers in teaching. This includes teachers' adaptive approach to designing learner-centered proactive learning, such as the use of interactive media. Organizing activities that are linked to contemporary issues and promoting critical thinking. The results suggest that social studies teachers should have technology skills along with interpersonal communication skills. Understand the worldview of the new generation of learners and be able to act as a facilitator for learning.  This is in line with the goal of social education that focuses on creating critical and socially alert citizens in the 21st century.