PERAN MGMP SOSIOLOGI DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN PEMBELAJARAN YANG INOVATIF DI KABUPATEN SERANGRATUAULIA ROBIATUSSOLEHAauthorThis study aims to describe the role of the Sociology Subject Teachers’ Association (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran/MGMP) in developing innovative learning in Serang Regency and to identify the factors that hinder its implementation. MGMP, as a professional forum for teachers, has a strategic function in improving the quality of learning through collaborative activities, training programs, and the sharing of best practices among teachers. Through the MGMP forum, teachers are expected to enhance their pedagogical competence and creativity in designing and implementing innovative learning in the classroom. Thus, MGMP contributes to improving the quality of the sociology learning process in schools. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving sociology teachers who are members of the MGMP in Serang Regency, MGMP administrators, and other relevant parties. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The analysis process was carried out continuously starting from the data collection stage in the field. The results indicate that the Sociology MGMP of Serang Regency plays a role in enhancing teachers’ pedagogical competence through training activities, discussion forums, and the development of innovative instructional materials. MGMP also functions as a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences in applying learning methods that are engaging, creative, and relevant to students’ needs. In addition to these manifest functions, MGMP has latent functions, namely strengthening social solidarity and professional networking among teachers. However, this study also found certain dysfunctions, such as activities that tend to be ceremonial, a lack of follow-up in implementing training outcomes in the classroom, and limited teacher participation due to time and facility constraints. Other obstacles include the lack of sustainable innovation and limited support from schools and local education policies.L Education (General)LB Theory and practice of education2026-02-10UNIVERSITAS SULTAN AGENG TIRTAYASA;PENDIDIKAN SOSIOLOGIThesis