Teacher and technology roles in Kurikulum Merdeka at SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung

Haura Qurrata Ayunina; Angga Hadiapurwa

doi:10.64014/hipkin-jer.v2i3.274

Abstract

This research examines the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka, which is gradually being introduced across basic education units in Indonesia. This curriculum is designed to provide flexibility for learner-centered learning and adapt education to the dynamics of the times and the individual needs of students. In this context, SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung is one of the schools that has adopted the Kurikulum Merdeka and implemented it in the Informatics subjects. This study aims to assess the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka at SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung, focusing on the implementation of Informatics learning and student learning outcomes. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with the principal, the vice principal for curriculum, and the Informatics teachers. The results showed that although this curriculum provides teachers with flexibility to customize learning, there are still challenges, such as teacher readiness with technology and differences in students' ability to operate devices. Therefore, continuous teacher training and additional support for students are needed to optimize the implementation of the curriculum. This research provides recommendations to strengthen teacher training, increase evaluation time, and improve support systems to be more responsive to evolving educational needs.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini mengkaji implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka yang saat ini sedang diterapkan secara bertahap di berbagai satuan pendidikan dasar di Indonesia. Kurikulum ini dirancang untuk memberikan fleksibilitas pembelajaran yang berpusat pada murid serta menyesuaikan pendidikan dengan dinamika zaman dan kebutuhan individu murid. Dalam konteks tersebut, SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung menjadi salah satu sekolah yang telah mengadopsi Kurikulum Merdeka dan menerapkannya dalam mata pelajaran Informatika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka di SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung, dengan fokus pada pelaksanaan pembelajaran Informatika dan hasil belajar murid. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, melalui wawancara mendalam dengan kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum, dan guru Informatika. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun kurikulum ini memberikan fleksibilitas bagi guru dalam menyesuaikan pembelajaran, namun masih terdapat tantangan seperti kesiapan guru dalam penggunaan teknologi serta perbedaan kemampuan murid dalam mengoperasikan perangkat. Oleh karena itu, pelatihan berkelanjutan bagi guru dan dukungan tambahan bagi murid sangat diperlukan untuk mengoptimalkan implementasi kurikulum. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi untuk memperkuat pelatihan guru, meningkatkan waktu untuk evaluasi, dan memperbaiki sistem dukungan agar lebih responsif terhadap kebutuhan pendidikan yang terus berkembang.

Kata Kunci: evaluasi kurikulum; Kurikulum Merdeka; pembelajaran Informatika; pendidikan dasar; teknologi pada pendidikan

Keywords:

curriculum evaluation Informatics learning Kurikulum Merdeka primary education technology in education

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