Social Studies Learning Management for Enhancing Soft Skills of Citizens in the Post-Digital Global Society

Abstract

This academic article presents a social studies learning management approach for enhancing students’ soft skills to prepare them for adaptation to the post-digital global society. In an era where technology and digital tools have become integral parts of daily life, developing social, emotional, and communication skills is no less important than developing technical competencies. This article proposes a conceptual framework for developing five dimensions of soft skills: emotional intelligence, social intelligence, digital literacy, work intelligence, and environmental intelligence through a Real-Life Education approach. This emphasizes hands-on practice in authentic or simulated situations, comprising four stages: issue identification and problem selection, learning resource preparation, hands-on learning process design, and reflection with authentic assessment. This approach enables students to develop the soft skills essential for adaptation and quality living in the post-digital global society.