Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English Learning Processes at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung

A Descriptive Qualitative at Seventh Grade of SMPN 1 Karangtanjung

Abstract

This research aims to determine and describe the implementation of the merdeka curriculum in seventh grade English learning processes at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung and the teacher's perspective on the implementation of the merdeka curriculum at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung. This research used qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The data was obtained from the results of class observations conducted in class VII D and from 2 sources consisting of 1 class VII D English teacher and the vice principal of SMPN 1 Karangtanjung as a curriculum teacher and seventh class English teacher. In analyzing the data, researcher used the data analysis model from Milles and Huberman, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings that researcher obtained from this research are divided into two descriptions, including: First, the learning process which consists of planning activities, implementation activities and evaluation or assessment activities in class VII D takes place according to the merdeka curriculum. Meanwhile, at the end of the final assessment and grade promotion for all classes, the concept of the merdeka curriculum has not been implemented because joint exams are still being implemented and it is only planned to be implemented in the following year. Second, teachers' readiness to implement the merdeka curriculum at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung was carried out in stages and was well received. Differentiated learning is one of the challenges experienced by teachers when carrying out learning activities based on the Implementation of the merdeka Curriculum and the solution that teachers take is to study a lot, exchange ideas with other teachers and form a teaching community. Lastly, the merdeka curriculum is the best curriculum based on the experience of English teachers teaching at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung.