Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Early Childhood Education at Pilot Schools

Abstrak

The independent learning curriculum is believed to be able to respond to the increasingly developing globalization of the 21st century. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) at pilot schools. This study uses qualitative research. The location of this study is in Central Buton Regency. The research subjects consisted of three individuals selected through purposive sampling, representing one kindergarten from each of the pilot schools in the first, second, and third cohorts. The research findings indicate that the planning phase of the independent learning curriculum implementation in early childhood education begins with an analysis of learning outcomes to establish learning objectives, develop a sequence of learning objectives, and design instructional modules and assessments. During the implementation phase, an initial assessment is conducted to map children's learning based on their readiness, interests, and learning profiles. Teachers then conduct learner-centered learning by applying differentiated learning strategies. Challenges faced by teachers in developing learning objectives and learning objective sequences, as well as limitations in knowledge and experience, also impact the application of various formative and summative assessment techniques. In general, the implementation of the independent curriculum at pilot schools in Buton Regency has been running well.

Kata kunci

• differentiation
• independent curriculum
• teaching modules