Implementation of Independent Curriculum in Preschool Units

Abstract

The independent curriculum at the PAUD level is aimed more at strengthening meaningful play activities as a learning process.   The aim of this research is to find out how the independent curriculum is implemented in PAUD, what changes have occurred in the independent curriculum and what obstacles are faced in implementing the independent curriculum in PAUD. The method used in this research is qualitative-descriptive. The data in this research was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research are that KB Mutiara Insani - Munjul Purwakarta and TKIT Nurul Islam - Pondok Kopi East Jakarta have implemented an independent curriculum in implementing learning, creating teaching modules and cognitive diagnostic assessments. The obstacles faced by KB Mutiara Insani in implementing this independent curriculum are related to teachers' understanding and skills which are still not complete in using creative and innovative methods, whereas at TKIT Nurul Islam the obstacle that occurs is the limited media (used goods) available in school environment. In overcoming the obstacles faced, these two institutions hold regular meetings with relevant institutions in their regions to carry out socialization and training on the independent curriculum.