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This research aims to analyze the role of Driving Teachers in helping to make the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum successful in the 19 Peninjauan Elementary Schools (SD). The Independent Curriculum is an educational policy that aims to provide freedom to educational units in designing learning that is more flexible, meaningful and in accordance with the needs of students. Mobilizing Teachers, as agents of change, are expected to play an important role in the successful implementation of this curriculum. The research method used in this research is qualitative with a literature review approach. The results of the research show that the Mobilization Teacher at SDN 19 Peninjau acts as a learning facilitator, leader of change, and motivator for his colleagues in the successful implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. Mobilizing Teachers not only focus on teaching in the classroom, but also play an active role in developing the professionalism of other teachers and establishing a school culture that supports the principles of the Independent Curriculum. However, challenges such as limited resources, uneven understanding of the Independent Curriculum, and resistance to change are still the main obstacles.

The 65-day Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) activity at SMP Sahabat Alam aims to support the development of students' character and skills through an Islamic education approach. The main activities include *Qur'an Time*, congregational dhuha prayer with students as the person in charge, class rule discussions, phonics journals, and learning assessments. The author also contributed to special activities such as being a camping committee, Qur'an Night, parenting, and Liqo. Through this approach, the MBKM program has succeeded in creating a conducive and inspiring educational environment, supporting students in developing their academic, social, and spiritual potential. This program also shows the importance of integrating character education into the school curriculum to form a generation that is independent, disciplined, and has an Islamic character.

The teaching assistance program is one of the main work programs in KKNT-MBKM which provides students with the opportunity to study outside the campus environment. This activity is carried out for 1 week and takes place at SDN 64 Sori Baru and SMPN 12 Kota Bima, Lelamase Village, Bima City. In this Merdeka curriculum, students assist teachers in teaching and guiding students in understanding the subjects that will be taught at the school. In addition to these responsibilities, students must maintain a strong sense of morality and strive to increase students' enthusiasm for learning. Through this activity, it is hoped that students can improve their soft skills and work skills. As for schools, this activity is able to improve educational services and students gain understanding and knowledge in terms of learning, this work program has a major impact on the parties involved

The implementation of the Independent Curriculum in the field is not free from various challenges, especially for teachers who are faced with the demands of being able to develop innovative, adaptive teaching modules that are in accordance with the characteristics of students. SDN No. 10 Galung in Majene City is one of the elementary schools that also implements the Independent Curriculum. In this school, it was found that teachers' understanding and skills in developing teaching modules are still limited, so optimal training and mentoring are needed to support the successful implementation of the curriculum. This community service activity aims to optimize teachers' understanding and skills in developing the Independent Curriculum teaching modules. The methods used include training and mentoring. The results of this activity show a significant increase in teachers' ability to design and implement contextual and innovative teaching modules. This activity provides benefits for teachers in building more meaningful learning, student-centered, and in accordance with the principles of the Independent Curriculum.

Indonesia has an important pottery cultural heritage to preserve. This study aims to integrate culture-based education into the Merdeka Curriculum through P5, focusing on pottery making. The objectives of this study are to improve students' creativity, mutual cooperation, and social skills, as well as to strengthen the relationship between schools and communities in preserving local cultural traditions. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe the implementation of P5 activities through pottery making in improving creativity and mutual cooperation at SMP Negeri 6 Kota Serang. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation from 1119 students and teachers. The results of the study will provide an in-depth picture of the impact of these activities on students at the school. Pottery making activities at SMP Negeri 6 Kota Serang develop students' creativity, motor skills, and mutual cooperation. By drawing designs, shaping, and painting pottery, they learn to think creatively, solve problems, and work together in groups. This activity supports the formation of Pancasila characters, such as togetherness, responsibility, and personal initiative, in accordance with the objectives of the Merdeka curriculum. P5 activities at SMP Negeri 6 Kota Serang have succeeded in achieving the goals of the independent curriculum, creating a Pancasila Student Profile that is creative, cooperative, and has good character. Students develop creativity and collaboration skills through challenging projects. This study emphasizes the importance of an art project-based approach to building the character of Pancasila students in the era of character education.

This research aims to explore the implementation of Market-Day as a learning medium to improve basic economic understanding for sixth grade elementary school students. Through this activity, students gain practical experience regarding economic concepts such as demand, supply, transactions and financial management. This approach also encourages the development of social skills, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, which are relevant to the needs of the era of globalization. Market-Day provides real simulations that integrate economic theory into daily practice, thereby helping students better understand and apply economic values in their lives. This research uses a literature study approach by referring to relevant scientific sources, such as books, journals and research reports. The study results show that Market-Day is not only effective in increasing understanding of economic theory, but also strengthens students' managerial skills and financial awareness. With this experience-based learning, students are taught to be more responsible and innovative, so they are better prepared to face economic challenges in the future. This article concludes that Market-Day is a strategic approach that can be applied in elementary schools to combine economic learning with the development of students' life skills, especially in supporting the Merdeka Curriculum which is oriented towards holistic learning.

Curriculum is an essential component of the education system, as the two are closely interconnected. Analogously, the curriculum can be likened to the heart in the human body. When the heart functions well, the entire body system will operate optimally. Similarly, if the curriculum is effectively implemented and supported by well-functioning elements, the learning process will run smoothly, producing high-quality learners. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how educational technology contributes to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This qualitative research uses a literature study, also known as a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), aimed at comparing current theories with those discussed in previous research literature. The literature sources referenced come from research findings and studies published in scientific articles, accessed through electronic literature search engines such as Mendeley and Google Scholar. The results of this study show that educational technology plays a crucial role in supporting the Merdeka Curriculum, as well as having a positive impact on the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar concept in practice. The continuously evolving Merdeka Curriculum helps facilitate the integration of the latest information technology for students.

Curriculum is an essential component of the education system, as the two are closely interconnected. Analogously, the curriculum can be likened to the heart in the human body. When the heart functions well, the entire body system will operate optimally. Similarly, if the curriculum is effectively implemented and supported by well-functioning elements, the learning process will run smoothly, producing high-quality learners. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how educational technology contributes to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This qualitative research uses a literature study, also known as a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), aimed at comparing current theories with those discussed in previous research literature. The literature sources referenced come from research findings and studies published in scientific articles, accessed through electronic literature search engines such as Mendeley and Google Scholar. The results of this study show that educational technology plays a crucial role in supporting the Merdeka Curriculum, as well as having a positive impact on the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar concept in practice. The continuously evolving Merdeka Curriculum helps facilitate the integration of the latest information technology for students.

Education in Indonesia plays an important role in the development of individuals and the country, shaping social and cultural values and preparing for the future. Quality education creates human resources who are innovative and have high social awareness, as regulated in Republic of Indonesia Law no. 20 of 2003. The main challenge is to maintain achievements and adapt to the Society 5.0 era. Curricula, such as the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum, are designed to develop students' knowledge, skills and character. English as a compulsory subject increases career and educational opportunities in the context of globalization. English teaching in Indonesia emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as the importance of grammar and vocabulary. Nouns are an important element in sentence formation, and understanding nouns helps students in all aspects of language skills. An effective method for studying nouns is through descriptive text analysis. The Community Service Activity (PKM) entitled "Learning Nouns Through Descriptive Text Analysis for Grade 7 Students at MTs Lijamul Athfal Sukabumi" aims to develop community potential, increase creativity, writing skills and relationship networks. It is hoped that this PKM can improve students' understanding of nouns and become a guide for language learning in Indonesian literature, as well as arouse interest in learning English. The method used includes preparation and implementation of noun learning through descriptive text analysis at MTs Lijamul Athfal Sukabumi with results showing high enthusiasm from students. It is hoped that this fun context-based learning can be an alternative that advances education and produces students with international insight.

In education, efforts to improve student character must be made. One of the activities that follows the independent curriculum is the Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile Project (P5).  In this P5 activity, students are given training that can stimulate the emergence of soft skills, namely a sense of responsibility, discipline, independence, caring, and a feeling of love for the country. It is hoped that the young generation whose love for Indonesia has emerged will have a high enthusiasm to improve their quality, by studying harder, so that they can participate in efforts to defend this country to increase the prosperity of the nation and the Indonesian state. It is recommended that activities such as P5 or LDKS be carried out periodically, with material programs arranged systematically to achieve the goals. To achieve the objectives effectively and efficiently, an activity program must be prepared such as a Training Program Outline and Learning Process Plan with a gradual and continuous implementation system.  

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the phenomenon of loss learning forced curriculum changes to become an unavoidable necessity so that the government launched an independent curriculum. The curriculum was developed following the times. The research method used in this research is the library research method or literature study. The author concludes that the independent curriculum is expected to be able to provide concrete and meaningful and effective learning experiences in developing the skills and expertise of students as lifelong learners with Pancasila character. The independent curriculum in social studies learning that focuses on the integration of values and competencies not only encourages intellectual intelligence, but also emotional and social intelligence, such as empathy, social awareness, and effective communication skills. An active and innovative social studies curriculum in independent learning is expected to not only focus on academic achievement, but also on developing students' characters and competencies as socially responsible individuals, while supporting post-pandemic learning recovery.

This study aims to test the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) learning model with the discussion method in the experimental class compared to the Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) combined with the lecture method in the control class in improving student learning outcomes in Economics. The method used was a quasi-experiment with a pre-test and post-test design, involving 30 grade X students in each group. The results showed that the application of PjBL with discussion provided a more significant increase in student learning outcomes compared to the IBL model with lectures. The PjBL model encourages students to be active, creative, and collaborative in learning, while the lecture method in IBL is more passive. In conclusion, the PjBL model with discussion is recommended to improve the quality of learning, in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum approach which emphasizes interactive and contextual learning experiences.

Education through the Merdeka curriculum, particularly the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project Module (P5), focuses on the development of students' character and skills. The implementation of the aquaponics system in madrasahs is expected to enhance students' scientific understanding, critical thinking skills, and environmental awareness. This community service method includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the aquaponics system at the school to support P5PPRA. The research findings indicate that the application of the aquaponics system at the school successfully improved students' understanding of ecosystems, as well as technical skills and teamwork in system maintenance. In conclusion, the aquaponics system is effective as a learning medium that supports the implementation of the P5PPRA module.

The change of the curriculum to the Independent Curriculum made the National Exam (UN) officially change to the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM). The evaluation carried out in the National Assessment consisted of reasoning ability using language (literacy), reasoning ability using mathematics (numeracy), and strengthening character education. Despite the lack of significant improvement in Indonesia's literacy, numeracy, and science skills rankings over the past 18 years, the country consistently ranks in the bottom 10 in PISA test results. Facing the current Independent curriculum, teachers must be able to teach based on literacy and numeracy skills, because this is the indicator in AKM and PISA-based assessments. If teachers master literacy and numeracy skills, then teachers can convey materials related to literacy and numeracy clearly and correctly for students. Teachers are expected to innovate to develop student competencies through various lessons through student-centred teaching. This Community Service is a community partnership program in collaboration with SMKN 3 Lhokseumawe. Service activities are by providing material on literacy and numeracy-based learning. During the service program, teachers are given knowledge about literacy and numeracy, the form of questions, and the number of percentages of questions in the AKM, which are useful for strengthening teachers' literacy and numeracy.

The change of the curriculum to the Independent Curriculum made the National Exam (UN) officially change to the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM). The evaluation carried out in the National Assessment consisted of reasoning ability using language (literacy), reasoning ability using mathematics (numeracy), and strengthening character education. Despite the lack of significant improvement in Indonesia's literacy, numeracy, and science skills rankings over the past 18 years, the country consistently ranks in the bottom 10 in PISA test results. Facing the current Independent curriculum, teachers must be able to teach based on literacy and numeracy skills, because this is the indicator in AKM and PISA-based assessments. If teachers master literacy and numeracy skills, then teachers can convey materials related to literacy and numeracy clearly and correctly for students. Teachers are expected to innovate to develop student competencies through various lessons through student-centred teaching. This Community Service is a community partnership program in collaboration with SMKN 3 Lhokseumawe. Service activities are by providing material on literacy and numeracy-based learning. During the service program, teachers are given knowledge about literacy and numeracy, the form of questions, and the number of percentages of questions in the AKM, which are useful for strengthening teachers' literacy and numeracy.

The application of the philosophy of progressive education within the Merdeka Curriculum aims to create a more student-centered education system that encourages active and contextual learning. Progressivism emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences and the development of critical thinking skills through real projects and discussions. In the context of the Merdeka Curriculum, this approach allows students to explore their interests and talents more independently, with teachers acting as facilitators guiding the learning process. Through project-based learning, collaboration, and authentic assessment, the Merdeka Curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. This research identifies various strategies that educators can adopt to integrate the principles of progressivism, such as using active learning methods and allowing freedom in choosing learning materials. The implementation of the progressive philosophy presents several challenges, including teachers' readiness to adopt new roles, the need to adjust the curriculum to local contexts, and the availability of adequate resources. However, this application also offers significant opportunities to enhance the quality of education by producing graduates who are more adaptive, creative, and capable of solving complex problems. This study highlights how the application of progressive philosophy in the Merdeka Curriculum can increase student motivation, develop 21st-century skills, and prepare them for future challenges. Therefore, it is essential to continuously evaluate and develop this approach to align with the evolving times and national educational needs.

An action that results in the existence of several planned activities and actions taken to accomplish a goal is called implementation. A set or system of plans and arrangements relating to educational resources that can direct teaching and learning activities is called a curriculum. With a variety of intracurricular learning opportunities, the independent curriculum allows students to freely study all the material and facilitates the development of deeper concepts. The purpose of this study is to: (1) Determine how differentiated learning is implemented in SDN Bacem's grade IV mathematics classes, (2) To determine the elements that facilitate and hinder the use of differentiated instruction in the autonomous curriculum for SDN Bacem's grade IV mathematics courses. This researcher does field research using a descriptive qualitative methodology. The study's findings demonstrate that: (1) Three crucial learning components of differentiated learning the content/content element, the process aspect, and the product aspect are applied in this autonomous curriculum. (2) Learning materials such as books and learning media are available to promote differentiated learning. Additionally, there are other constraints that hinder varied learning, such as a lack of infrastructure and resources and instructors' limited time to execute it.

The curriculum greatly influences the education system in Indonesia. This is evident from the fact that the education system in Indonesia has experienced various changes since the past, but there is still room for improvement in facing global challenges. Currently, the education system in Indonesia implements education based on the "Freedom of Learning" curriculum introduced by the Minister of Education Nadiem Makarim which shows a commitment to educational reform. In the independent curriculum, there is Pancasila education learning as one of the school's missions. Using Pancasila learning refers to the character education that each individual has, differences in character can cause disputes, divisions, and trigger deviant behavior. Implementation of Citizenship Education learning uses differentiated learning based on Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational philosophy. This implementation refers to learning outcomes in the independent curriculum, namely about local wisdom and character, where this becomes basic learning so that students when they are in society are aware of how to behave and position themselves, especially in loving their homeland. Pancasila values ​​and the application of Citizenship Education learning are contained in the Pancasila principles which include the values ​​of mutual cooperation, honesty, responsibility among friends, the surrounding environment and responsibility for what one does. The values ​​that can be contained in Pancasila contain many religious values ​​(first principle), human values ​​(second principle), unity values ​​(third principle), wisdom values ​​(fourth principle), and finally social values ​​(fifth principle). Pancasila values ​​are the way of life for the Indonesian people to build the character values ​​of Indonesian society.

This community service activity aims to increase awareness and understanding of early childhood children regarding the importance of saving, especially in facing financial challenges in the future. This program is implemented in Gongsol Village, Merdeka District, Karo Regency, and involves children and parents as the main participants. Through an approach that includes socialization, mentoring, and evaluation, this activity focuses on developing savings habits from an early age as part of basic financial literacy. The methods used in this program include initial surveys, interviews, direct socialization, and the creation of educational media in the form of creative piggy banks to motivate children to be more enthusiastic about saving. The results of this activity show a significant increase in children's understanding of the concept of saving, its benefits, and how to do it effectively. In addition, this program also educates parents about the importance of supporting children in forming savings habits from an early age, in order to prepare them for financial challenges in the future. This socialization has been proven to be able to form a more positive mindset regarding financial management in children, teaching them discipline, responsibility, and independence in managing their pocket money. This program is also expected to be integrated into the school curriculum in the village, to strengthen the habit of saving as part of character education and financial literacy. With ongoing support from various parties, including schools and families, the habit of saving from an early age can be the foundation for the financial stability of individuals and society as a whole.

Education standards in Indonesia still face various challenges, especially in Tahai Jaya Village where there are still educational problems such as limited Merdeka curriculum books, unstable lesson schedules, and the low reading ability of grade 3 elementary school students, reflecting broader educational challenges. To overcome this, KKN students took the initiative to carry out free tutoring in Tahai Jaya village. The aim of this free tutoring program is to help improve the quality of education in Tahai Jaya village. The method used is the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method. The results of free tutoring activities in Tahai Jaya Village have succeeded in improving the quality of education in the area. This activity involves active community participation and is carried out for a month using interactive methods. As a result, students show increased motivation and learning abilities, especially in completing school assignments. Parents also felt the positive impact of this activity, because their children were more enthusiastic and eager to learn.