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The Challenges Faced by Sociology Teachers in Dealing with High School Teenagers: A Calling or Professionalism?

Authors
Grace Prima Apriani Sihombing1, *, Silvia Annisa2, Christy Audina2, Wawan Rusmanto1
1Department of Sociology, Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang, Indonesia
2Department of Sociology, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: grace.prima@ecampus.ut.ac.id
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Grace Prima Apriani Sihombing
Available Online 12 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-505-8_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
adolescents; calling; MGMP Sociology; professionalism; sociology teachers
Abstract

Sociology teachers at the senior high school level face unique challenges in guiding adolescents, particularly when balancing the inner calling of teaching with the demands of professional standards. This article examines how sociology teachers in South Tangerang City respond to the social changes of adolescents in the digital era, where social media, popular culture, and identity pressures dominate. Using a qualitative approach through a case study of the MGMP Sociology forum, the study finds that teachers often experience a dilemma between moral idealism and administrative obligations. The findings highlight the need to redefine the professionalism of sociology teachers so they can deliver relevant, humanistic, and adaptive learning experiences that address the needs of the younger generation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th Open Society Conference 2025 (OSC 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
12 December 2025
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978-2-38476-505-8
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-505-8_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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