KURIKULUM 1952

Summary

The video script discusses Indonesia's 1952 curriculum, *Rencana Pelajaran Terurai 1952*, which aimed to shape a national education system by integrating practical knowledge with daily life. Key features include a focus on moral values, emotional intelligence, and vocational skills, along with subjects like language, mathematics, and history. It highlights both the strengths, such as specialized teaching and practical relevance, and weaknesses, including limited creativity and uneven national implementation. Overall, the curriculum sought to prepare students for societal contributions but lacked future-oriented vision and national coverage.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 1952 Curriculum (Rencana Pelajaran Terurai) aimed to create a national education system that linked lessons to everyday life.
• 😀 The curriculum emphasized moral, emotional intelligence, artistic skills, craftsmanship, and physical education.
• 😀 The 1952 Curriculum was legally supported by Indonesian law, including the 1956 and 1954 education acts.
• 😀 The goal of the 1952 curriculum was to form virtuous and competent citizens who are responsible for the welfare of society and the nation.
• 😀 The curriculum also aimed to train professionals in various fields based on the skills and needs of the community.
• 😀 In practice, the 1952 curriculum placed the teacher at the center of learning, with students receiving information passively.
• 😀 The 1952 curriculum introduced detailed lesson plans that included subjects like Indonesian language, local languages, mathematics, and natural sciences.
• 😀 Character education in the 1952 curriculum emphasized values like national pride, respect for parents, and honesty.
• 😀 Evaluation in the 1952 curriculum was based on daily tests, quarterly exams, and national exams, similar to the 1947 curriculum.
• 😀 While the 1952 curriculum had benefits like aligning education with national goals, it also had limitations, such as a lack of future-oriented content and limited creativity for teachers.

Q & A

What was the focus of the 1952 Curriculum in Indonesia?

The 1952 Curriculum in Indonesia focused on creating a national education system that connected lessons to real-life situations, emphasizing subjects like moral values, emotional intelligence, skills, and physical education.

How did the 1952 Curriculum relate to the Indonesian laws of that time?

The operational foundation of the 1952 Curriculum was based on laws such as Law No. 4 of 1956, which was later amended into Law No. 12 of 1954, aligning the curriculum with national education goals.

What were the main objectives of the 1952 Curriculum?

The main objectives were to cultivate morally upright and competent individuals who could contribute to society, while also preparing skilled workers suited to the needs of the community.

How did the 1952 Curriculum influence teaching and learning methods?

In 1952, the teaching process was teacher-centered, with students being placed as passive receivers of information. This was in contrast to later pedagogical shifts towards more interactive learning.

What subjects were included in the 1952 Curriculum for elementary schools?

The curriculum included subjects such as Bahasa Indonesia, regional languages, arithmetic, natural sciences, biology, history, and physical education. Additional activities included singing, drawing, and sports.

How were students assessed under the 1952 Curriculum?

Students were assessed through daily tests, general exams, and national exams. The curriculum followed a trimester system with assessments conducted at the end of each term, influencing student progression.

What were the strengths of the 1952 Curriculum?

The strengths of the curriculum included its alignment with national educational goals, its focus on practical learning related to students' lives, and the specialized teaching of individual subjects by experts.

What were some limitations of the 1952 Curriculum?

The 1952 Curriculum's limitations included its lack of nationwide implementation, its focus on present needs rather than future-oriented education, and its suppression of teacher creativity due to highly structured lesson plans.

How did the 1952 Curriculum affect the role of teachers?

The curriculum required teachers to focus on one specific subject, enabling them to master it deeply. However, this also limited their ability to teach a range of subjects and restricted their creativity in lesson planning.

What was the emphasis on character education in the 1952 Curriculum?

The 1952 Curriculum emphasized the development of moral values and character, including respect for others, love for the country, discipline, and honesty. It aimed to cultivate responsible and conscientious citizens.