TEACHERS SELF-EFFICACY IN IMPLEMENTING THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM AT KUTASARI 3 PRIMARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This study describes the teacher's strategy in increasing self-efficacy, and the barriers experienced by teachers in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in classroom learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection was conducted through interview and direct observation methods, with teacher research participants at SD Negeri 3 Kutasari Baturraden Banyumas. The findings of this study explain that self-efficacy can provide strength for teachers to face various challenges in teaching in the transition of learning from the 2013 Curriculum to the Merdeka Curriculum. Teachers need to master how to provide good learning for students. Problems related to self-efficacy in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum such as teachers' difficulties in the learning system implemented in the Merdeka Curriculum. This is due to the age factor of teachers who are in the pre-retirement period which makes the learning process less effective. In addition, teachers also need to be more innovative in educating students and be able to improve teachers’competencies such as pedagogical, professional, personal and social competencies.