Elementary School Teachers’ Perception Towards the Implementation of The Independent Learning Curriculum in Elementary Schools

(Case study at Elementary Schools, Kabupaten Sinjai, Sulawesi Selatan)

DOI

10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_37How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Kurikulum Merdeka; teacher perceptions; elementary schools; curriculum implementation; formative assessment; differentiated learning; underdeveloped areas

Abstract

This study aims to examine teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at the elementary school level in Bulupoddo District, Sinjai Regency, South Sulawesi. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, involving six teachers from three elementary schools that have implemented the Independent Curriculum. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The results indicate that teachers have a positive basic understanding of the principles of the Independent Curriculum, such as differentiated learning and character building through the Pancasila Student Profile. However, there are limitations in independently developing teaching materials, implementing project-based learning, and implementing formative assessment. This study confirms the gap between the national curriculum design and its implementation in underdeveloped areas. The implications of this study indicate the need for systematic and contextual teacher mentoring so that the Independent Curriculum can be effectively implemented throughout Indonesia.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rahmawati Patta
AU  - Andi Aulia Maharani Ilham
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - Elementary School Teachers’ Perception Towards the Implementation of The Independent Learning Curriculum in Elementary Schools
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 493
EP  - 501
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_37
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_37
ID  - Patta2025
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