The Contribution of Social Studies Learning in Shaping Students' Social Behavior at Mts Al Asror City Semarang

Social studies in education is a concept that develops knowledge, attitudes, and social skills in order to form and develop the personality of a good citizen, has also become part of the curriculum discourse and education system in Indonesia, and is a social education program in school education. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The research design includes the subject, time, and location of the research. The subjects of this research were students, teachers and principals at Mts Al Asror. The research was conducted in January-February 2023. The location chosen in this research is at Mts Al Asror Semarang City. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. The contribution that can be obtained from social studies learning is the improvement of students' ability to work together and communicate with others. Through learning activities that often involve group discussions, students are trained to collaborate in completing social tasks. The value of cooperation and solidarity instilled through this learning is very useful in their social life outside the classroom. Thus, social studies learning not only focuses on the mastery of knowledge, but also plays an important role in shaping the character of students to become active members of society, caring, and able to adapt in an ever-evolving social life. Social Studies learning contributes significantly to the formation of students' social behavior. Through an approach that emphasizes cooperation, group discussions, and field studies, students not only learn theoretical knowledge but also hone social skills that are important in social life. Keywords: Contribution, Social Studies Learning, Social Behavior