The scope of the social studies learning design course in schools includes the development of social studies learning tools consisting of RPP, LKPD, learning media, assessments, and student books. The development of social studies learning plans in schools is based on the national curriculum, namely the 2013 curriculum based on a transformative pedagogical paradigm. Therefore, through this course students learn to apply cognitive learning theories as an academic foundation and analytical tool for developing social studies learning tools based on a transformative pedagogical paradigm.