Analysis of the Readiness Level of Junior High School Teachers: Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in North Ternate City

Author(s): Putri Adibatur Rohmah, Anik Widiastuti, Sudrajat Sudrajat

Institution: Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

Category: Articles, IJMMU, Curriculum, Implementation, Merdeka Belajar Curriculum, School, Schools, Teacher

Topics: Readiness Level; Junior High School Teachers; Merdeka Curriculum; North Ternate City

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the level of readiness of Junior High School (SMP) teachers in the North Ternate District in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum (IKM). This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach to determine the level of teacher readiness based on five main indicators: knowledge of the Merdeka Curriculum, skills in managing learning, use of learning data, teaching adaptation, and commitment to the development of sustainable professionalism. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using data processing facilities from Ms. Excell. The results showed that the level of teacher readiness was at Level 2 with an average percentage of 80%, which indicates that the readiness is quite good but requires improvement, especially in the skills in managing learning. The main recommendation of this study is the need to increase access to more intensive and comprehensive training.

Article can be downloaded here >> Analysis of the Readiness Level of Junior High School Teachers: Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in North Ternate City