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The Surabaya Mengajar Program is designed to improve students reading, writing and arimathic skills. This program prepare students to face future challenges and become effective leaders. This program involes student from various universities in Surabaya. Before the program start, students and supervisors coordinate/brief. They visit, namely to take part in the Surabaya Mengajar Program. After observations on September 4 2023, the Surabaya Mengajar Program activities were immediately carried out te next day, namely on September 5 2023. One of the benefits of participacing in this program is that student get the opportunity to communicate and interact with many people, as well as knowing the latest learning and teaching systems in the Merdeka Curriculum. Student also gain insight into office administration at SDN Kendangsari IV/279 Surabaya. The Surabaya Mengajar 4 program aims to improve student literacy and numeracy in schools. This program also provide many benefit for student who take part in this program. Students get the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in their skills in their field. Students also have to the oppurtinity to collaborate with teachers at schools and improve the quality of education at school.

How important education is today as a human need to be able to grow and develop along with the rapid development of the times. This includes Islamic religious education and character education which is very influential so that children can grow up with good spirituality. Islamic Religious Education and Character Education, especially in schools, are expected to be able to make children learn to respect, respect and love each other, including non-Muslims. In Indonesia itself, the problem of adequate education is not felt by all regions, including Papua. Papua is a Muslim minority area, but despite this, learning about Islamic Religion and Character has been implemented in schools, including at SMP Negeri 26, Sorong Regency, Papua. Therefore, the aim of this research was to find out how Islamic Religious Education learning at SMP Negeri 26 Sorong Regency, Papua was carried out. The research method that the author uses is qualitative using a phenomenological approach. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. From this research it was found that there were 40% of female students who were Muslim at SMP Negeri 26, Sorong Regency, Papua. Even though it is a school with Muslim minority students, the sense of tolerance and mutual respect between people of different religions is very high. The implementation of Islamic Religious Education and Character Education learning at SMP Negeri 26 Sorong Regency runs in accordance with the applicable curriculum, namely the Merdeka curriculum for classes VII and VIII and curriculum 13 for class XI. Learning of Islamic Religious Education and Character at the school is carried out as it should by using Islamic Religious Education textbooks for junior high school and equivalent.    

The aim of the research is to find out the problems faced by PAI teachers in implementing the independent curriculum, as well as to find out what solutions PAI teachers use to overcome the problems faced in learning Islamic Religious Education in the independent curriculum at vocational schools. Negeri 1 Tanjung Raya. To achieve the above objectives, a descriptive qualitative research approach was used with a case study type approach, based on the problem formulation, objectives and benefits of the research. The key instrument is the PAI teacher and the supporting informants are the school principal and head of curriculum at SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Raya. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. After that the data was analyzed by source triangulation, namely by comparing the results of the interview with the data obtained. The results of the research show that the problems experienced by PAI teachers are: (1) difficulty changing old habits and thought patterns because they are used to the 2013 Curriculum. (2) Lack of teacher readiness in differentiated learning is influenced by limited references. (3) there is no awareness of students to play an active and creative role. (4) limited learning support facilities. Solutions implemented by teachers include: attending workshops, seminars and training related to the Independent Curriculum, sharing experiences with other teachers, and providing motivation for students to be active and creative in learning.

This research aims to analyze illocutionary and implicatures in advertisments, slogans, and posters in the Indonesian language material for class VIII Merdeka Curriculum.  This research uses a descriptive qualitative and pragmatic approach.  The authors obtained data by listening and reading related references and recording information that could be used a data.  For this reason, the techniques used in this research are listening, reading, and note-taking.  The data studied in this research are advertisments, slogans, and posters in the Indonesian language material for class VIII Merdeka Curriculum.  The data analysis method used in this article method and pragmatic heuristic method. Researchers analyzed the text in depth in terms of characteristics and truth testing.  As a result of data analysis, only three types of five types of illocutionary speech acts were found in the 12 samples on advertisment images, slogans, and posters, including (1) assertive speech acts of stating and providing information; (2) inviting directive speech acts; and (3) prohibit declarative speech acts.  Through this research, it is hoped that we will be able to obtain an overview of illocutionary speech acts and their implicatures found in advertisments, slogans, and posters and practically this research can be used as a basis for future researchers, especially regarding the analysis of illocutionary speech acts and their implicatures.

This research examines deixis in short stories in Buku Bahasa Indonesia Kelas XIII Kurikulum Merdeka, which aims to identify and describe deixis, which is divided into personal, place, time, discourse, and social deixis. The method used is a qualitative and pragmatic descriptive approach, with the data source being short stories in the Buku Bahasa Indonesia Kelas VIII Kurikulum Merdeka. The analytical method in this research is the agih method, which uses data in the form of fragments of words and phrases contained in the short story "Kotak Sulap paman Tom and Parki dan Alergi Telur". Data was collected using reading, note-taking, analysis, and classifying techniques based on type. Data analysis was carried out using the Agih method. This research obtained 10 person deixis, 33 time deixis, 13 place deixis, 121 discourse deixis, and 10 social deixis. It is known that discourse deixis is used more often in short stories, with the highest number among other deixis. The benefits of this analysis can be used as a reference regarding deixis and to find out the use of deixis in literary works in the form of short stories.

The importance of Christian learning and formation became very significant, especially in the era of an independent curriculum that emphasized character development as the core of education. This process is more than just moral and intellectual formation, but it is a step towards transformation into a "new man" influenced by the Holy Spirit. Involving the values of the Kingdom of God such as love, justice, and peace in the building of Christian character is important. An independent curriculum provides an opportunity to unify Christian character building by rooting the values of the Kingdom of God, forming customs that support mission, and developing character that reflects Christ. The importance of Christian character-building in education must not be overlooked, for it forms not only extraordinary individuals, but also individuals who are ready to be God's instruments in the realization of His mission in the world..

The independent curriculum requires students to have a Pancasila spirit. Pancasila is the basic philosophy of the Indonesian nation which has democratic characteristics as a manifestation of Pancasila values which must be applied in educational units. Strengthening the Pancasila profile for students is implemented through a project with a democracy theme. This research aims to describe the implementation of the Project for Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile (P5) with the theme of the voice of democracy as part of planning the implementation of the Independent Curriculum. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research involved all class X5 students at SMA Negeri 9 Maros in the 2022/2023 academic year. The data sources for this research come from interviews, observations and documentation studies. The research results showed that students actively participated in the entire series of activities during the 100 lesson hours. The Pancasila Strengthening Project with the theme of democracy provides opportunities for students to practice democratic culture contextually in the community environment.    

Curriculum is an important part of education systems around the world. The curriculum regulates learning process activities to maximize educational goals, functioning as a unit or guideline. Student learning outcomes in the daily learning process are one aspect that can have an impact on curriculum adjustments. Interviewing English teachers about the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in the classroom provided a number of insights. Educators share their thoughts on the difficulties in implementing an autonomous curriculum. because the facilities or different learning resources are not sufficient. They emphasize how the Merdeka Curriculum can help students learn English more effectively by encouraging active participation in class, fostering critical thinking, and increasing language proficiency. The student-centered curriculum philosophy was awarded

This article explores the potential and challenges associated with implementing the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Indonesia. The method used in this article is a quantitative method by interviewing several teachers at the school. The curriculum is anticipated to enhance education quality by offering flexibility for teachers, enabling students to pursue learning based on their interests, boosting student motivation, and fostering the development of 21st-century skills. However, the article highlights several challenges, including teacher readiness, availability of facilities, mindset change, and the need for effective evaluation. It underscores the crucial requirement for support from the government, schools, teachers, students, and parents to effectively address these challenges and successfully implement the curriculum.

The curriculum is an important aspect in the educational framework. The curriculum acts as an educational guide. Therefore, the curriculum will continue to develop along with the times and the needs of society. As it is now, the curriculum has undergone improvements from the 2013 Curriculum to the Independent Learning Curriculum. These changes certainly have an impact on teachers as implementers. Therefore, this research aims to find out how teachers perceive curriculum changes. To collect data, this research uses an interview method by asking several relevant questions. The results of the interview are presented in a descriptive explanation. From the results of interviews regarding changes to the curriculum, it can be seen that the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum have many differences, especially in the aims of the curriculum focus. In their perception, the new curriculum has advantages, especially because it gives teachers freedom to manage learning while encouraging student activity. The weaknesses that teachers need to pay attention to are limited teacher resources and learning media/devices. As a solution there must be an increase in teacher resources and learning tools.    

This research aims to explore teachers' perceptions of the development of the Merdeka Curriculum on Nias Island. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with a number of teachers in schools on Nias Island. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns and key themes that emerged from conversations with teachers. The results of the study highlighted the different views, challenges and expectations of teachers regarding the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The findings provide valuable insights into how educators in the region are responding to and managing the dynamics of the development of the new curriculum. The implications of the findings of this study are expected to provide guidance for improving the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Nias Island and similar areas.    

The introduction of the Independent Curriculum in Indonesia brought significant changes to English language learning. This study investigates English teachers' perceptions of the implementation of this curriculum, exploring their experiences, challenges and opportunities within the new framework. Through descriptive research methods, we seek to understand how teachers adapt to a focus on student-centered learning. Our findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the ongoing implementation process and provide valuable insights to support teachers and optimize English learning outcomes in the Merdeka Curriculum.

This research describes how teachers perceive the implementation of the independent curriculum in School. This research is qualitative research. Qualitative research is research that explore and understand the meaning a number of individuals or groups of people derive from social problems.  Researchers construct reality and understand its meaning, so this research pays great attention process, event, and authenticity. Respondents are teachers at school. Data collection in this research was through interviews. The main instrument of this research is the researcher supported by field notes.  All data is collected and studied descriptively to obtain reliable and reliable findings. Research result  shows that: (1) teachers' perceptions are positive and appreciative of the implementation of the  Merdeka Curriculum in schools, (2) teachers have an important role in the process of curriculum  development and implementation in schools and success in implementing the curriculum really  depends on how intense the teacher is in implementing the curriculum in the classroom; (3) teachers  have the ability to develop and implement curriculum and class design, in order to improve the quality  of teaching and learning processes; (4) There has not been optimal socialization and specific training regarding the formation of student profiles Pancasila; and other.

Indonesia's educational system is currently undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the "Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar," or Curriculum Freedom of Learning. This shift aims to provide students with a more comprehensive and learner-centered educational experience. As teachers play a pivotal role in this process, it is crucial to understand their perspectives, concerns, and objectives regarding the ongoing curriculum changes. This article presents the findings of a study that delves into the viewpoints of educators from diverse educational backgrounds and levels through a series of in-depth interviews. The research aims to offer a deeper understanding of the implications of the curriculum freedom of learning and to shed light on how teachers perceive and adapt to these changes. By providing educators with a platform to voice their experiences, this study seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive comprehension of the intricate dynamics surrounding curriculum reform and its impact on the teaching profession.

Indonesia's educational system is currently undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the "Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar," or Curriculum Freedom of Learning. This shift aims to provide students with a more comprehensive and learner-centered educational experience. As teachers play a pivotal role in this process, it is crucial to understand their perspectives, concerns, and objectives regarding the ongoing curriculum changes. This article presents the findings of a study that delves into the viewpoints of educators from diverse educational backgrounds and levels through a series of in-depth interviews. The research aims to offer a deeper understanding of the implications of the curriculum freedom of learning and to shed light on how teachers perceive and adapt to these changes. By providing educators with a platform to voice their experiences, this study seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive comprehension of the intricate dynamics surrounding curriculum reform and its impact on the teaching profession.

Based on the National Education System Law number 20 of 2003, citizens who have physical, emotional, mental, intellectual and/or social disabilities have the right to receive special education. Thus, their potential for children with special needs must be increased through the latest curriculum created by the government and combined with a special curriculum so that children with special needs experience the same treatment as normal children in the world of education. The aim of this research is to find out how to increase the educational potential of children with special needs with the Integrated SLB curriculum management implemented at SLB Negeri 01 Blitar City. This research method is field research using a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques through observation and interviews. The findings from this research are that SLB Negeri 01 Blitar City has used an independent curriculum combined with a special curriculum for children with special needs. The Merdeka Curriculum has started in the 2022/2023 school year and is being implemented at the elementary school, junior high school, high school and vocational high school levels, without exception at special schools (SLB). In implementing this independent curriculum at the SLB Negeri 01 Blitar City school, teachers have the freedom to choose various teaching tools that suit each child who has special needs, so that the learning process in the classroom can be adjusted to the needs and interests of the students. Students classified as having special needs have the same rights as every other citizen.

In developing an independent curriculum in Indonesia, one of them cannot be separated from the role of philosophy of science, which in curriculum development is the spirit or foundation of education which must be evaluated, studied periodically, innovative and dynamic following changing times, such as the philosophical Ki Hajar Dewantara who stated that education is appropriate. the nature of nature and the nature of the times, meaning that education develops according to the times. Of course, all the changes and developments that occur in the educational curriculum cannot be separated from the results of several studies on how the implementation of this independent curriculum can overcome learning loss, the effects of the Covid pandemic plus the global challenges of change from era 4.0 to Society 5.0, which has the impact that today's generation needs. have the ability to think critically, creatively and innovatively. In the independent curriculum, it can be seen that the superiority of its characteristics is that the material is simpler and more in-depth and there is a significant reduction in material. The materials presented are limited to essential material. Reducing material provides an opportunity for students to explore the material more comprehensively. Next is more independence, which means that in an independent curriculum, students are given more freedom to choose the subjects they are interested in according to their interests, talents, potential and aspirations. Meanwhile, teachers can teach according to the stages of student achievement and development. So it is more relevant and interactive. Students are guided to be able to collaborate, work together to form groups to identify problems that are becoming issues to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students, namely faith and devotion to God Almighty and noble character, global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical reasoning and creativity. The essence of this independent curriculum is independent learning. This aims to enable students to explore their respective interests, potential and talents.

The absence of student textbooks in the new Creative and Entrepreneurial Project subjects in accordance with the current Merdeka Curriculum causes students to be less familiar with Creative and Entrepreneurial Project material. Therefore, researchers developed an Augmented Reality-Based Creative and Entrepreneurial Project Teaching Book. The research conducted is a type of research and development (research and development). The product development model uses the ADDIE model which consists of Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The development of textbooks uses augmented reality as a supporting media in textbooks. This research design adapts the One Group Pretest Posttest Design, with data collection techniques using questionnaires, observations, and tests. The research subjects involved 28 students of class XI Audio Video Engineering 2 at SMK Negeri 1 Kediri and validators consisting of two lecturers in the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program, and one teacher teaching Creative Projects and Entrepreneurship subjects at SMK Negeri 1 Kediri. The results showed that the level of validity of the textbook in terms of expert assessment was 91% with very valid criteria. The level of practicality of the book in terms of students' responses was 93% with very practical criteria. Learning outcomes with multiple choice tests showed an average pretest score of 64.64, while the average posttest score was 88.04. Based on the Wilcoxon test which shows the difference or increase in pretest and posttest scores has a significance value of 0.000. The significance value of the calculated results thus falls in the H0 rejection area because the significance value of 0.00 <0.05, in other words that the pretest and posttest scores have a significant difference or increase. Based on the calculation and analysis of student learning outcomes data, it can be concluded that the Augmented Reality-Based Creative and Entrepreneurial Project Teaching Book developed is effective in improving student learning outcomes.

This research is motivated by the implementation of the independent vocational school curriculum in the Jakarta area, especially East Jakarta, which has begun to be implemented in the 2022/2020 academic year. Teachers and students in this case still do not have an understanding and readiness regarding the system for implementing the independent curriculum in the learning process, because they are still influenced by The learning system in the 2013 curriculum has not been fully implemented well in schools, causing teachers and students to be overwhelmed in preparing and adapting to be able to carry out learning activities well. The aim of the research is to determine Mathematics and Student learning in the Implementation of the Merdeka Vocational School Curriculum in East Jakarta. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. This research was carried out at 2 vocational schools in East Jakarta with a total of 5 teachers as research informants. Data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. Based on the research results, it shows that the teachers' interviews show that students do not understand how to use the 2018 revised curriculum and the Merdeka curriculum itself.

The research focuses on analyzing one part of a speech act, especially illocutions. The author analyzes how illocutions are used in a certain context in the video "Merdeka Belajar" on the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture's YouTube channel. The research aims to analyze the use of illocutionary speech acts in the video "Merdeka Belajar" on the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture's YouTube channel, with a focus on the illocutionary theory developed by J. L. Austin, which includes five main forms; representative (assertive), commissive, directive, expressive, and declarative. Research was conducted to better understand how messages and communication are conveyed in the context of the video. This research combines methodological and theoretical approaches. From a methodological aspect, the research applies qualitative methods with descriptive analysis. Theoretically, research is related to the field of pragmatics. The type of research used is a pragmatic study that uses qualitative descriptive methods which include examining documents, listening, and taking notes as data collection tools. The technique for collecting data was carried out using SBLC techniques and recording. Apart from that, the research also used the distribution and matching method for data analysis. This research is useful for knowing how to classify speech acts and increasing knowledge in the field of pragmatics, especially in illocutionary speech acts. In the results of data analysis, 41 data were found from various types of illocutionary speech acts. The number of data for each speech act, namely assertive, is 22 data, directive 7 data, declarative 2 data, commissive 1 data, and expressive 9 data. Based on the research results, the variety of speech acts that are often used in speech on the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture's YouTube channel videos are assertive speech acts. The assertive speech acts that appear in the video are statements stating, opinions, showing, reporting, speculating, mentioning, and asserting.