An Analysis of Elementary School Preparedness in The Merdeka Curriculum Implementation

Abstract

The background of this study is done by the reason of the researcher is interested in investigating the readiness and problems experienced by the teacher of grade II, III, V, and VI who will implement the Merdeka Curriculum in the new school year. Qualitative type with phenomenological method is applied in this study to determine the readiness of schools and teachers in implementing the curriculum. Data collection interviews, observations, and literature review using the Miles & Huberman Model are used in data analysis. The results of the analysis show that teachers and principals work together to prepare for the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which will implement Merdeka Curriculum-based learning in the new school year. The preparation carried out by the teacher is to participate in the socialization of the Merdeka Curriculum so that the teacher gets the administrative readiness of the Merdeka Curriculum. The school plays a role in Curriculum readiness as a liaison for teachers to prepare and implement the Merdeka Curriculum in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum regulations. Elementary schools also have the responsibility of preparing facilities to prepare and implement learning models based on the Merdeka Curriculum.