Evaluative study of the Kurikulum Merdeka learning system in Bandung Private Elementary Schools

Abstract

ARTICLE INFOAn educational institution is considered successful if measured by the evaluation activities' success. This research was conducted to evaluate the implementation of the independent curriculum using the Countence Stake evaluation model, which focuses on antecedents, transactions, and outcomes. The sample used comprised 26 respondents consisting of school principals, class teachers, and subject teachers at private elementary schools in Bandung City who implemented the Merdeka Curriculum starting in the 2022-2023 school year simultaneously from phases A, B, and C. The sample was taken using the purposive sampling method, which was taken manually by how the respondents filled out the distributed questionnaire forms. Based on the research it shows that (1) the process of learning the independent curriculum in elementary schools is quite effective, although its implementation is still not optimal; (2) The obstacles to implementing the independent curriculum include the use of textbooks as learning resources; (3) Designing better learning strategies is needed. From this study, it can be concluded that teachers must be more creative in guiding students in projects and can inspire them to develop their potential and instill character values. In addition, teachers must develop their skills so that they can carry out fun learning.