Year: 2024 | Month: August | Volume: 11 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 480-491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240851
Implementation of Merdeka Curriculum in Urban Schools in Cepu, Blora Regency
Triana Wijayanti1, Arif Purnomo2
1,2Social Science Education Department, Faculty of Social and Political Science Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Triana Wijayanti
ABSTRACT
The aims of this research are (1) to understand the implementation of Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu; (2) to investigate the process of teacher adaptation in implementing Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu.
The research method used is descriptive qualitative with the research setting at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu. The focus of the research includes the implementation of Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning, teacher adaptation in implementing Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning, and evaluation of Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu.
The result of this reseach showed that the implementation of Curriculum Independence and Sharing at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu is based on readiness and support from various parties such as the Blora Regency government, Blora Regency Education Office, as well as support from proactive teachers, prospective teacher leaders, school committees, and the community of SMP Negeri 3 Cepu. However, in Social Studies learning, the implementation of this curriculum faces challenges. Limited technological adaptation among teachers, especially those nearing retirement age, leads to monotonous teaching practices dominated by lectures. Consequently, the focus of learning remains teacher-centered rather than student-centered. Despite these challenges, teachers did not reject the school's policy but instead supported and agreed to implement Curriculum Independence and Sharing in Social Studies learning at SMP Negeri 3 Cepu.
Keywords: Curriculum Independence, Curriculum Implementation, Teacher Adaptation
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