Teacher Perceptions of The Implementation of Independent Learning Curriculum at SMP Kristen 1 Mollo Selatan

Authors

  • Yusak I. Bien Institut Pendidikan Soe Author
  • I Gusti Putu Suharta Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Author
  • I Wayan Lasmawan Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Author

Keywords:

Teacher Perceptions, Implementation, Independent Curriculum

Abstract

Currently, the independent curriculum is a new milestone in the journey of education in Indonesia, in the process of improving the independent curriculum teachers are still adapting to various limitations or obstacles they have. This study aims to determine teacher perceptions regarding the implementation of the independent curriculum in terms of planning, implementation and evaluation of learning. The research design uses a qualitative approach based on a case study paradigm conducted on VII and VIII grade teachers at SMP Kristen 1 Mollo Selatan. Research data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The results showed that (1) teachers' perceptions of lesson planning had a positive response but were still constrained in preparing the P5 project. (2) Teachers' perceptions of learning implementation show that teachers have implemented the independent curriculum well; and (3) teachers' perceptions of learning evaluation are good because teachers can already understand the essence of assessment in the independent curriculum. Based on these findings, teachers should be able to evaluate the independent curriculum thoroughly and be open-minded to situations that can occur in implementing the independent curriculum in order to improve and make better changes in their service performance at school.

 

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2025-01-01

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Teacher Perceptions of The Implementation of Independent Learning Curriculum at SMP Kristen 1 Mollo Selatan. (2025). Jurnal Edusaintek, 2(2), 29-38. https://ejurnal.ips.ac.id/index.php/JE/article/view/70

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