Evaluation of the Challenges of Merdeka Curriculum in Education in Indonesia

Author(s): Hilyati Milla, Nasral Nasral, Masri Masri, Suharmi Suharmi, Riyanto Efendi

Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, Indonesia

Category: Article, Curriculum, Digital, Education, IJMMU

Topics: Curriculum, Merdeka Curriculum, Indonesian Education

Abstract: The curriculum in teaching is a very important guideline. There are several types of curriculum in the world of education, one of which is the Merdeka curriculum in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the challenges of implementing the Merdeka curriculum in Indonesia. The methodology of this study is to use a qualitative descriptive research type with a qualitative approach through literature studies. The results of the study indicate the need for an evaluation of improvements to the Merdeka curriculum starting from the challenges of human resource readiness (teachers) as the main pillars of curriculum implementation, the challenges of teacher abilities in empowering digital-based technology facilities, the challenges of strengthening communication networks and partnerships between educational units and relevant stakeholders, and the challenges of carrying out the function of learning assessment which is an integrated part of learning. As well as obstacles originating from the condition of school facilities or infrastructure, the second obstacle is related to the condition of Human Resources owned by teachers and educators, the third obstacle is related to the condition of students, the school environment and families, the fourth obstacle is obstacles from the government. Based on the study’s results with various evaluations of obstacles, it can be the basis for improving the education curriculum in the era of the leadership of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto

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