ANALYSIS OF TEACHER BARRIERS IN IMPLEMENTING THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AROUND THE KEMBARAN SUB-DISTRICT OF BANYUMAS

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum along with the obstacles in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum and solutions in overcoming obstacles to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The method applied by researchers is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were elementary school educators in grades I and IV at SD UMP, SD Negeri Karangsoka, and SD Negeri 1 Bojongsari. Interviews, questionnaires, and documentation were used to collect data. Triangulation techniques were used to validate the data. In terms of data analysis, which was carried out through selecting data, decomposing data, and making conclusions. The results of this analysis establish that first, primary schools have implemented the new curriculum through a structured teaching process and produce products, and assessments in accordance with the new curriculum. Second, the obstacles of educators implementing the new curriculum in planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching are experiencing obstacles in describing Learning Outcomes, setting Learning Objectives, determining the Flow of Learning Objectives and Teaching Modules, and determining teaching methods and techniques. Third, the solutions used by educators in dealing with obstacles to implementing the Merdeka Curriculum are the need for training, collaboration with fellow teachers at the same grade level, and regular Teacher Working Group meetings.