KOMPETENSI ESENSIAL SISWA SMA DI ERA DIGITAL: TINGKAT PENGUASAAN DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGANNYANIM.: 24200011071NurwidayantiauthorThe rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed education and requires high school students to possess essential competencies, including digital literacy and 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. However, the mastery of these competencies remains uneven among students. This study aims to examine the level of essential competencies among high school students in the digital era and formulate appropriate strategies for their development. The study employed a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires distributed to students, while qualitative data were obtained through interviews, observations, and document analysis to support and enrich the findings. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and qualitative analysis through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that students' essential competencies are generally at a moderate level, with digital literacy and 21st-century skills still requiring improvement. The level of competency is influenced by several factors, including the quality of instruction, teacher support, access to technology, learning environment, and students' motivation. Strategies to improve these competencies include integrating digital technology into learning, implementing project-based learning, promoting collaborative learning, and strengthening digital literacy and 21st-century skills critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, dan communication (4C). The findings are expected to serve as a reference for schools, teachers, and policymakers in improving the quality of education in the digital era.370.15 Psikologi Pendidikan2026-07-20UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA;PASCASARJANAThesis