Abstract: Research in the form of this needs analysis aims to determine the state and problems of learning
experienced by students and as a reference to correct problems that have been found. The study was
conducted using qualitative descriptive methods through interactive analysis techniques belonging to
Miles and Huberman. The results of the study show that a student's social intelligence has not been
maximal, so it needs to be strengthened through the process of learning history. Meanwhile, the
uniqueness of the toponymy of the Surakarta Palace contains educational values that become sociohistorical capital to improve student's social intelligence. Therefore, the toponymy of the Surakarta
palace can be explored and integrated into historical learning to improve student's social intelligence. |