The application of an appropriate learning model to a particular material will make it a successful achievement. The purpose of this research is to explore and describe the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model in teaching the material of hikayat texts and short stories through video projects in class X at SMA Negeri 1 Kota Mojokerto. This study uses both primary and secondary data sources. The primary data was obtained from student participation in the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model, while the secondary data includes various relevant literatures, journals, and previous studies. Based on observations, the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model in class X at SMA Negeri 1 Kota Mojokerto has shown positive results and supports the development of students' skills in understanding the material. The use of video projects as part of PjBL has successfully attracted students' interest, encouraging them to be more active and creative in learning about Hikayat texts and short stories. Overall, the implementation of the PjBL learning model in the teaching of Hikayat texts and short stories at SMA Negeri 1 Kota Mojokerto has proven successful in improving the quality of learning and students' skills.

This study aims to find out how the Merdeka Learning curriculum is implemented and the challenges that must be faced in the implementation process. This type of research is a type of qualitative research by applying the literature study method by reviewing 5 national journals and 1 international journal that are relevant to the topics discussed. The stages carried out by the author in collecting data or information are by (1) finding and collecting reading material that is relevant to the main topics discussed, and (2) analyzing the reading material then drawing conclusions based on the main topic. The results of the study show that the process of implementing the curriculum at the junior high school level will run optimally if the teacher and the school understand in depth the concept of the Freedom to Learn curriculum and the presence of various supporting parties such as the community to student guardians. The challenges that become obstacles in the implementation of this curriculum are teachers who do not understand the concept of the Free Learning curriculum, limited facilities and infrastructure, limited learning resources, and the lack of the role of student parents in understanding the concept of Free Learning learning.