Reconstruction of Improving Teachers’ Ability in Using The Independent Teaching Platform (PMM) Application in Social Studies Subjects in Elementary Schools in Pandawan District

The development of technology in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 requires teachers to use technology in classroom learning. However, there are difficulties for teachers in applying the application, namely: (1) teachers have difficulty in adapting to technological developments; (2) classroom learning must be adaptive; (3) teachers have difficulty adapting to technology; and (4) teachers have difficulty in utilizing existing technology. One of the applications used by teachers in sharing good practices is that teachers must use the Merdeka Mengajar Platform (PMM), this application is a development provided by the Ministry of Education, as one of the suggestions prepared by the government in implementing classroom learning. The facts show that there are still many teachers who have not been able to adapt to this PPM, especially in the findings in social studies learning in elementary schools in Pandawan. in the subject of Social Sciences (IPS) in elementary schools, the use of PMM is still not optimal. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the ability of teachers in using PMM in social studies subjects in Elementary Schools in Pandawan District and to identify the obstacles faced by teachers in using the Merdeka Mengajar Platform. The research method used in this study is a quantitative-exploratory study to describe the ability of teachers in utilizing the Merdeka Mengajar Platform (PMM) in social studies subjects in Cluster 3, Pandawan District. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed systematically using qualitative data analysis techniques, including data preparation, building data understanding, data coding, descriptions and themes, and presentation of findings. The results of the study showed that the majority of teachers have been able to utilize the basic features of PMM, but there are still several obstacles that need to be overcome. The results of the study showed that the majority of teachers have been able to utilize the basic features of PMM, but there are still several obstacles that need to be overcome. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the potential of PMM in improving the quality of social studies learning in Elementary Schools is very good. However, the success of PMM implementation still faces several obstacles that need to be overcome such as limited internet access, lack of technological knowledge, time constraints and lack of motivation. The recommendations proposed, such as ongoing training, improving infrastructure related to internet access, and establishing a teacher community, are expected to overcome existing obstacles and maximize the potential of PMM in improving the quality of learning.