Kurikulum Merdeka

Summary

This video script provides an overview of Indonesia's 'Kurikulum Merdeka' (Freedom Curriculum), explaining its structure and goals. The curriculum, set to be fully implemented in 2024, introduces three key components: intrakurikuler (intra-curricular), ekstrakurikuler (extra-curricular), and P5 (Project Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile). It emphasizes flexibility in teaching and learning methods, focusing on student development through practical, cross-disciplinary projects. The curriculum aims to prepare students for the future by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and independence, while ensuring they meet set educational competencies. The video also discusses assessment methods and the importance of adapting teaching strategies.

Takeaways

• 😀 Kurikulum Merdeka is a new educational framework that will be fully implemented across all school levels in Indonesia (PAUD to SMA) starting July 2024.
• 😀 The curriculum's flexibility is emphasized, allowing teachers to adapt and choose learning methods to meet students' needs, similar to choosing different routes to reach a destination.
• 😀 Three main components of the Merdeka curriculum include intrakurikuler activities (main subject learning), ekstrakurikuler (extra-curricular activities), and P5 (Project to strengthen Pancasila student profiles).
• 😀 P5, a core part of the curriculum, accounts for 30% of total learning hours and focuses on real-world projects that help students develop key Pancasila values.
• 😀 In terms of assessment, Kurikulum Merdeka focuses more on qualitative, descriptive feedback rather than numeric grades, which contrasts with the more grade-focused approach of the previous curriculum.
• 😀 Assessment in Kurikulum Merdeka includes three types: formative (ongoing), summative (final), and initial (to gauge prior knowledge at the start of each topic).
• 😀 The curriculum allows flexibility in scheduling with options for regular, block, or collaborative learning models depending on the school’s preference.
• 😀 Teachers are encouraged to create and use various teaching materials such as teaching modules, project modules, books, videos, and both digital and print media.
• 😀 Learning outcomes are measured through CP (Capaian Pembelajaran), which defines the competencies students must achieve by the end of each educational phase, such as Phase A (Grades 1-2) and Phase B (Grades 3-4).
• 😀 Project-based learning (PBL) in P5 is interdisciplinary, with projects often involving multiple subjects, and it aims to cultivate Pancasila student profiles, which include values like independence, creativity, and collaboration.
• 😀 The Merdeka curriculum encourages teachers to be versatile in teaching methods and content delivery, ensuring that learning is aligned with the competencies and profiles expected from students.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the 'Merdeka Curriculum' discussed in the script?

The Merdeka Curriculum is designed to address the rapid changes in the world, aiming to foster students' development in line with the demands of the modern era. It emphasizes flexibility, student-centered learning, and integrating essential competencies like the Pancasila Student Profile.

What are the three main components of the Merdeka Curriculum structure?

The Merdeka Curriculum structure consists of three components: Intracurricular activities, Extracurricular activities, and the Project to Strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile (P5).

What role does the P5 Project play in the Merdeka Curriculum?

The P5 Project is aimed at enhancing the Pancasila Student Profile, taking up about 30% of the total learning hours in a year. It involves students in projects that focus on key values like sustainability, democracy, and critical thinking.

How does the assessment in the Merdeka Curriculum differ from the 2013 Curriculum?

The Merdeka Curriculum emphasizes qualitative, descriptive assessment instead of focusing on numerical scores like in the 2013 Curriculum. This shift prioritizes a holistic approach to evaluating students' progress.

What are the three types of assessments in the Merdeka Curriculum?

The three types of assessments in the Merdeka Curriculum are formative assessment, summative assessment, and initial assessment (diagnostic assessment). These assessments focus on students' understanding, performance, and progress throughout the learning process.

How does the Merdeka Curriculum provide flexibility in the teaching process?

The Merdeka Curriculum allows schools to choose or combine different teaching models, such as regular, block, or collaborative models. It gives teachers flexibility in how they design lessons, including the choice of subjects, teaching methods, and timing.

What is the role of the learning modules in the Merdeka Curriculum?

Learning modules, including 'Modul Ajar' for intracurricular activities and 'Modul Project' for P5 projects, are essential components of the Merdeka Curriculum. They guide both teachers and students in the learning process, providing structure while allowing for flexibility.

What is the significance of 'Capaian Pembelajaran' (CP) in the Merdeka Curriculum?

Capaian Pembelajaran (CP) represents the learning outcomes or competencies that students must achieve by the end of each phase. It serves as the primary goal for each phase of the curriculum, ensuring students reach essential learning milestones.

What are the key components of a teaching module ('Modul Ajar') in the Merdeka Curriculum?

A teaching module ('Modul Ajar') in the Merdeka Curriculum must include three key components: learning objectives, learning steps, and assessments. Additional elements can be added, but these three are mandatory.

How does the concept of 'Project-Based Learning' (PBL) differ in intracurricular activities compared to the P5 projects?

Project-Based Learning (PBL) in the intracurricular activities focuses on subject-specific goals, whereas P5 projects integrate cross-disciplinary learning and aim to strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile, which includes values like democracy, collaboration, and creativity.