Development of Junior High School Mathematics E-Modules Based on Project Based Learning Integrated by Merdeka Belajar

Abstract

Ki Hajar Dewantara argues that Merdeka Belajar is the freedom given to student seeking all knowledge by themselves using their minds. Project-based learning will accommodate student independence because it will result in higher student engagement and deep concept understanding. The development of SMP Mathematics E-modules in the form of the latest interactive project-based learning e-modules that are integrated with Merdeka Belajar is very necessary because interactive e-modules can help today's students to be actively involved in learning. Some of the features available in the Junior High School Mathematics E-book include instructions for using the e-modules, concept map feature, being able to embed YouTube links, google form links, teacher audio/voice features to explain the learning objectives of each chapter, teacher presentation videos, assignment links. students, and student evaluation links. All of these features make e-books interesting and interactive.The purpose of this study was to obtain an E-module Mathematics for SMP class VII based on project-based learning integrated that was feasible from the aspect of validity and practicality. The results showed that the validity aspect obtained from the assessment of material and media validators was 3.67 with a very decent category. Based on the practical aspect, the responses of students and mathematics teachers were 3.50 (87.5%) and 3.64 (91%) in the very practical category, respectively. The conclusion is that the integrated interactive e-module of Merdeka Learning is declared very feasible and very practical to be used in the mathematics learning process for class VII SMP.

The Role of Guru Penggerak in Program Merdeka Belajar at Junior High School

“…There were some hindering factors of the teacher's role, they are teachers' lack of ability to develop and apply varied learning methods; lack of teacher knowledge about the students at hand such as students' intelligence levels, talents and interests; teachers are less mature in preparing a set of lessons so that it hinders the implementation of learning; and lack of facilities available to support learning. In student's side, hindering factors for the formation of the Profile Pelajar Pancasila at school such as the attitude of the lazy character of a small number of students, the inhibiting factor of mutation students who are not accustomed to living in discipline, the limitations of teachers in designing good lesson plans, the limitations of teachers in using media, technology and various learning resources, and the lack of time available for teaching and learning activities (Cahyono, 2022;Sagala & Widyastuti, 2022). Another research also found several factors that support and hinder the role of Guru Penggerak at Junior High School Jikumerasa in Maluku province.…”

“…Based on these problems, the government implemented a new curriculum, namely the independent curriculum. Merdeka Belajar is an approach that is taken so that students can select the subjects of interest (Handayani et al, 2021;Sagala & Widyastuti, 2022). This is done so that students can optimize their talents and can make the best contribution in working for the nation.…”

“…Fourth, it functions to open space for positive discussion and collaboration between teachers and stakeholders inside and outside the school to improve the quality of learning. Moreover, finally, the teacher wants to become a learning leader who encourages the welfare of the educational ecosystem in schools (Aditiya & Fatonah, 2023;Sagala & Widyastuti, 2022).…”

Challenges in Implementing the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka in High-er Education

“…Conversely, a system that is not very good can be very good if all its elements coordinate with each other. Thus, the good and bad of the education system is determined by the coordination of each of its elements (Sagala & Widyastuti, 2021).…”