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This study is set against the background of the co-19 pandemic which affects many sectors of human life, one of which is the field of education. This pandemic also encourages innovation in the field of education in making updates or changes to the curriculum. In the curriculum changes used now are known as the independent learning curriculum. This study aims to identify and obtain information about the planning, implementation and effectiveness of the implementation of the independent curriculum at MAN 1 Medan. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research approach, namely research that provides a description of factual and systematic situations and events regarding factors, as well as the relationship between phenomena.  The research instruments are observation, interview and observation. The data source of this research is the results of interviews from the head of the madrasa, the deputy head of the madrasa for curriculum and teacher.  The results of the study reveal that the implementation of the independent curriculum at MAN 1 Medan has been well implemented. This can be seen from the careful preparation and collaboration between various parties, including the head of the madrasa, deputy head of the madrasa from each field, teachers and other teaching staff. The involvement of all parties greatly affects the effectiveness of curriculum implementation in achieving goals effectively. 

The Independent Curriculum reform in Indonesia was implemented as a response to the need for more relevant and adaptive education. This research aims to analyze the influence of curriculum reform on the quality of learning in schools in Indonesia. The method used is literature study by taking data from journals. The research results show that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum increases student engagement, creativity and better learning outcomes. Apart from that, teachers also experience improvements in teaching methodology and classroom management. This research provides important insights for future education policy development, by emphasizing the importance of teacher training and systemic support in curriculum implementation.

The curriculum changes that occur are a challenge for teachers in implementing them. For this reason, the Ministry of Education and Culture launched the Merdeka Teaching Platform with the aim of helping teachers understand and implement the Merdeka Curriculum. This research aims to determine the use of the Merdeka Mengajar Platform on the pedagogical competence of teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Sukaresmi Cipanas. This research is a type of evaluative research with a quantitative descriptive approach. The sample in this study consisted of 40 people. Data analysis in this research was carried out descriptively. The results of research regarding the use of the Merdeka Mengajar platform on the pedagogical competence of teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Sukaresmi Cipanas, with the percentage of results for the Video Inspiration feature, 78% for the Independent Training feature, 82% for the Evidence of Work feature, 76% for the Student Assessment feature, and 70% for Teaching Tools features, it can be concluded that this platform has played a significant role in supporting the development of teacher pedagogical competence. Overall, this research shows that the Merdeka Mengajar platform has been well utilized by teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Sukaresmi Cipanas. However, there are still several aspects that need to be improved to ensure that all features can be used optimally by all teachers, so that they can maximize their pedagogical competence.

The Independent Curriculum is a program from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia that focuses on developing student competencies through a student-centered approach. This curriculum aims to shift learning from memorization and exam patterns to strengthening critical thinking skills, problem solving, effective communication, and cooperation. In Islamic education, fiqh learning has an important role because it discusses Islamic laws related to everyday life, such as worship, muamalah, and manners. This study used a qualitative descriptive method and was implemented at MTs NU Slorok for 9th grade students. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in fiqh learning was carried out by integrating national character values, such as honesty, tolerance, and cooperation. These values are emphasized in the learning process and exemplified through everyday behavior. In addition, this curriculum also encourages student creativity and innovation by providing space to develop ideas in applying Islamic law in real life.

The purpose of this study was to develop and produce effective image media on the material of loving others like loving oneself in Christian Religious Education and Character Education learning for grade IV elementary school Merdeka Curriculum. This study uses a development method with the ADDIE approach model. The research location in North Tapanuli Regency consists of Elementary School 173290 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 173291 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 173292 Butar, Pagaran District, Elementary School 178492 Pagarbatu, Elementary School 174573 Hutaraja. The study was conducted in May - August 2024. Data collection used a validation questionnaire and a response questionnaire. The validation questionnaire was used for language expert lecturers, media experts, and material experts. The response questionnaire was used for PAK teachers for grade IV elementary school and grade IV elementary school students totaling 11 elementary school students for small groups and 76 students for large groups. The data analysis used in this study is qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of this study are in the form of image media products of loving others like loving oneself in the subject of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for grade IV of elementary school, Merdeka curriculum. The results of the study indicate that the products made are valid and suitable to be used as learning media. The assessment is based on validation experts, teachers, and students, namely language experts obtained an assessment percentage of 100% (very valid), material experts 100% (very valid), media experts 100% (very valid), religious teachers 96% (very valid) and finally students in small groups obtained results of 96.9% (very good) and large groups 96.36% (very good).

This study highlights the importance of differentiated learning in the educational context, particularly for equivalency program students. Education serves as a process for delivering culture that supports the development of attitudes and knowledge. Within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum, teachers are expected to innovate in delivering material and instilling character values. The goal of differentiated learning is to meet the diverse needs of students, considering the unique characteristics of each individual that influence their learning styles. There are four main components of differentiated learning: differentiation of content, process, product, and learning environment. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method to explore the implementation of differentiated learning in writing expository texts. The findings indicate that despite challenges such as a lack of training for teachers, the application of appropriate strategies can enhance students' writing skills. This study recommends further support for teachers to effectively implement differentiated learning, creating meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for students.

Merdeka Curriculum is a new curriculum with a foundation as a complement to the 2013 Curriculum, but in implementing the Independent Curriculum it is necessary to implement it first for teachers before teaching it to students. So that it is able to build quality student character both in the academic field and in other fields. Research is to find out PAI learning in the Merdeka Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Tilatang Kamang. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning consists of 3 activities, there are preliminary activities, then core activities and closed with closing activities, plus the P5 project. Then there are problems that occur in the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning, namely educators do not take part in training, differentiated learning is less than optimal and the mindset. So the efforts made to overcome these problems are by taking part in internal/external workshops, increasing creativity as a teacher and sharing with fellow educators or with people who know more (often ask questions).

The purpose of this study was to determine the positive and significant influence between the Influence of the Problem Based Learning Model Based on the Independent Curriculum on Increasing Motivation to Learn Christian Religious Education and Character Education of Class X Students of SMA Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method with descriptive inferential data analysis. The population is all students of class X SMA Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar who are Protestant Christians, totaling 372 people and a sample of 52 people is determined using the sample random sampling technique. Data were collected using a closed questionnaire of 44 items, namely 22 items for variable X and 22 items for variable Y. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of the Problem Based Learning Model Based on the Independent Curriculum on Increasing Motivation to Learn Christian Religious Education and Character Education of Class X Students of SMA Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, as evidenced by the following data analysis: 1) Analysis requirements test: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.612> rtable (a=0,05,n=52) = 0.297. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 5.600> ttable (a=0,05,dk=n-2=50)= 2.000. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂="36.60" + 0.45X. b) Test of regression determination coefficient (r2) = 38.5%. 3) Hypothesis test using F test obtained Fcount > Ftable = =(a=0,05,dk numerator k=33,dk denominator t=n-2=52-2=50) which is 31.29 > 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

This study highlights the importance of differentiated learning in the context of Generation Z who have unique characteristics, such as critical thinking, desire for quick feedback, and technology literacy. Differentiated learning aims to meet individual learning needs by modifying four main components: content, process, product, and learning environment. Analysis of history teachers in Central Java Province shows that although most teachers have implemented some aspects of differentiated learning, there are obstacles in relevant and effective evaluation and assessment. To address this, a training program has been implemented to improve teacher competency in developing adaptive assessments, both formative and summative. The results of the training showed an increase in teachers' understanding and skills in implementing the principles of differentiated learning that are more inclusive and equitable.

This research aims to determine the implementation of the independent curriculum, the leadership role of the principal in developing the independent curriculum and supporting and inhibiting factors in developing the independent curriculum at MTs. Negeri 2 Medan. This research uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The data collection process was carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The informants in this research were the principal, the deputy principal for curriculum and several teachers. Based on the research results, the implementation of the independent curriculum in MTs. Negeri 2 Medan begins in the 2022/2023 academic year by teaching students to create projects in each subject and implementing the Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile Project (P5). In developing the independent curriculum, the principal plays the role of evaluator, supervisor and facilitator. The supporting factors in developing an independent curriculum at MTs. Negeri 2 Medan namely; the existence of adequate facilities and infrastructure, the competence and readiness of teachers and the leadershipIof the school principal. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors in developing an independent curriculum at MTs. Negeri 2 Medan, namely; inadequate facilities and infrastructure, lack of competence and readiness of teachers and lack of cooperation between principal and teachers.

This study aims to analyse the application of Merdeka Curriculum in the formation of the Pancasila Student Profile in Islamic Religion lessons in class VII MTsS Teladan Gebang. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, this research collects data through observation, interviews, and documentation to understand how this curriculum is implemented in the context of religious learning. The results showed that MTsS Teladan Gebang has successfully adapted the Merdeka Curriculum in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Education No. 56 of 2022, by giving teachers the freedom to adjust learning methods. The character building of Pancasila students is carried out through various activities that emphasise religious and social values, such as joint prayers, congregational prayers, and creative projects. The implementation of this curriculum shows success in integrating Pancasila values into students‘ daily activities, as well as adaptive assessment to monitor students’ overall development. This research shows that Merdeka Curriculum can effectively support students' character and skill development, making them religious, responsible and Pancasila-minded learners.

This research aimes to find out the perceptions of Senior high school students and their reasons for applying Merdeka Curriculum in English subjects. In completing this qualitative research, the researcher adopted a phenomenological case study approach. Data was collected by distributing questioners to respondents and conducting in-depth interviews with selected students. The data was found by researchers were processed using thematic analysis techniques. This research involved senior high school students from 5 different schools in Medan, North Sumatra, totaling 38 students as respondents. From this study, researchers found five perceptions related to the application of the Merdeka Curriculum in English language subjects, namely a. Merdeka Curriculum provides freedom in learning; b. students are more active and creative, c. concise and simple material; d. energy consumption that is quickly drained or tiring; and e. Merdeka Curriculum is better than Curriculum 2013. In addition, five reasons were found from the students' perceptions, namely a. freedom to choose appropriate learning methods and strategies; b. students do a lot of activities in learning; c. the material in English books is more on points with minimal explanation; d. the assignments given are many and concurrent; and e. The Merdeka Curriculum is more student-centered than the 2013 Curriculum. Furthermore, a detailed explanation related to this will be described in detail in this study.    

The focus of this research is the role of human resource management in improving teacher performance in Cibeber District, Cilegon City in terms of implementing management functions in the Independent Learning Curriculum. This research uses a qualitative approach, data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation, data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the role of Human Resource Management in improving teacher performance in Cibeber District , Cilegon City, namely by planning, organizing, directing and supervising, can be said to be quite good. First, planning by conducting a needs analysis and providing understanding regarding the The Independent Learning Curriculum and learning tools that must be prepared by teachers. Second, organizing by placing and dividing tasks according to abilities and educational background. Third, direction is carried out by providing direction and guidance regarding the tasks and responsibilities given as well as providing motivation in the form of giving awards for teacher performance achievements. Fourth, supervision is carried out by the school principal through class visits and supervisors from the Education Management Unit. The implications of the research results suggest that elementary schools provide training to teacher councils regarding learning media so that the communication and educational interaction process between teachers and students can take place appropriately, try to increase the availability of facilities and infrastructure for the smoothness and success of the learning process, and work together to improve each other. teacher performance, both from school principals, education staff, teaching staff (teachers), and school supervisors within the Education Management Unit and it is hoped that everything that has been achieved can be improved.

The creative thinking skills of students have become one of the focuses currently being pursued for improvement in Indonesia. This is manifested by incorporating creative thinking skills as one of the characters to be trained in the Merdeka Curriculum. This research aims to determine the profile of creative thinking skills of elementary school students in Surakarta city, thus providing considerations for the implementation and evaluation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The research was conducted using a survey method. The sample consisted of 200 fourth-grade students from 9 elementary schools in 5 districts of Surakarta city. There were 106 (53%) female and 94 (47%) male students in the sample. Sample selection was done using purposive sampling, by selecting fourth-grade classes as they have been implementing the Merdeka Curriculum for 2 years. The instrument used was a case-based essay test. The questions referred to the elements and sub-elements of creative thinking skills from the regulations governing the Profil Pelajar Pancasila of the Merdeka Curriculum. The data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively. The research findings indicate that the creative thinking skills of elementary school students in Surakarta City are still relatively low, with an average score of 49.87. The implementation of the Merdeka curriculum, which focuses on 6 dimensions of student character, one of which is creative thinking, has not yet been able to enhance students' creative thinking skills.

The creative thinking skills of students have become one of the focuses currently being pursued for improvement in Indonesia. This is manifested by incorporating creative thinking skills as one of the characters to be trained in the Merdeka Curriculum. This research aims to determine the profile of creative thinking skills of elementary school students in Surakarta city, thus providing considerations for the implementation and evaluation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The research was conducted using a survey method. The sample consisted of 200 fourth-grade students from 9 elementary schools in 5 districts of Surakarta city. There were 106 (53%) female and 94 (47%) male students in the sample. Sample selection was done using purposive sampling, by selecting fourth-grade classes as they have been implementing the Merdeka Curriculum for 2 years. The instrument used was a case-based essay test. The questions referred to the elements and sub-elements of creative thinking skills from the regulations governing the Profil Pelajar Pancasila of the Merdeka Curriculum. The data were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. The research findings indicate that the creative thinking skills of elementary school students in Surakarta City are still relatively low, with an average score of 49.87. The implementation of the Merdeka curriculum, which focuses on 6 dimensions of student character, one of which is creative thinking, has not yet been able to enhance students' creative thinking skills.

This research aims to analyse the impact of modifications to the education system at Vocational School Darussalam Banyuwangi through empowering digital media and information skills in the Merdeka Curriculum. The main aim of this research is to analyse how digital media integration affects teaching methods, curriculum, and educational outcomes, as well as assess students' readiness to face future challenges. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with school principals, teachers, and students, classroom observations to observe the implementation of digital media in the learning process, and analysis of curriculum documents and teaching materials. Data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis techniques to identify main patterns and themes from interviews, observations, and documents. The research results show that integrating digital media into the Merdeka Curriculum has improved teaching methods by increasing interactivity and student involvement. In addition, empowering information skills helps students manage and utilize information sources effectively. Although there are challenges to implementation, such as the need for additional training for teachers and technical issues, this research identifies strategies that can overcome these obstacles and increase the effectiveness of the curriculum. This research provides valuable insight into the adaptation of the education system in the digital era and offers recommendations for improving the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in secondary schools.

This study aims to determine the implementation and impact of the Independent Curriculum on the combination of grade 4 science and social studies subjects at UPT SD Negeri 31 Gresik in the 2022/2023 academic year. This study uses qualitative research, the research procedure goes through several stages, namely identifying problems, limiting problems, determining research focus, collecting data, processing data, generating theories or hypotheses, reporting research results. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of observation, interviews, documentation. The subjects of this study were school principals, IPAS teachers, and students. The results of the analysis from this study are that the implementation of grade 4 IPAS at UPT SD Negeri 31 Gresik is quite good, CP, TP, teaching modules are implemented quite well, students feel happy with IPAS, although there are still some obstacles in combining science and social studies which are still difficult to combine in one meeting. However, school principals and teachers will continue to learn so that they can implement science subjects even better.    

There are still doubts about teachers implementing the Merdeka Belajar curriculum; several of the reasons include: (1) Teachers have not fully understood the Merdeka curriculum; (2) The spirit of curiosity of teachers about the Merdeka curriculum is still low so that training on the Merdeka curriculum through online are often ignored; and (3) Face-to-face training expected by teachers is still very minimal; (4) The assumption that the implementation of the Merdeka curriculum must be with complete facilities. However, the main problem is the low ability of teachers to master information technology. Of the six (6) personnel, both teachers and heads of PAUD institutions of the Yogatama Play Group, only two (2) people can operate laptops and access information through online media. The results of the study show that the strategy of implementing the Merdeka Belajar curriculum for PAUD students of the Yogatama Play Group has been well prepared and is by the expectations of all parties, even though in the application of the principles of the new Merdeka Belajar curriculum at the initial stage, namely the Merdeka Belajar stage whose learning tools still use the 13 curriculum or the emergency curriculum.

This study aims to find out and describe the Implementation of Dance Art Learning in the Independent Curriculum in Class X.E4 SMA Negeri 2 Bayang. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research instrument is the researcher himself and assisted by other instruments such as stationery and mobile phones. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, literature studies and documentation. The steps in analyzing data are data collection, data reduction, classifying and concluding data. The results of the study show that the implementation of dance learning in the independent curriculum at SMA Negeri 2 Bayang has not been carried out properly, where there are several things in its implementation that are not in accordance with the teaching module so that the implementation is less effective. In terms of the learning methods used, teachers have used methods that are in accordance with the material. However, when teachers carry out training with material on functions, meanings and symbols through a variety of local dance movements, teachers have not used media in learning, such as the use of audiovisual media that can affect student learning outcomes.

Education in the digital era requires strong integration of computer programming in the educational curriculum. Programming algorithms are the main key in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills among students. The Merdeka Curriculum reinforces the importance of teaching programming algorithms as part of a curriculum that is flexible and adaptive to meet future demands. This research explores the benefits of programming algorithm strategies in the Merdeka Curriculum, including improving students' analytical, logical and systematic abilities, as well as their preparation for challenges in the digital era.