Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Physics Learning

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa; Riandi Riandi; Diana Rochintaniawati

doi:10.63081/uejtl.v1i3.91

Authors

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2352-6454
Riandi Science Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4187-7338
Diana Rochintaniawati Science Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1720-8433

Medeka curriculum, Physics learning, Learning activities

Abstract

The issue of the suitability of the learning process with the Merdeka Curriculum is something that has not been researched much so far since the change of curriculum in Indonesia. This research aims to reveal (1) the suitability of teacher lesson plans with the Merdeka Curriculum, and (2) the suitability of classroom learning with the module design and the Merdeka Curriculum. This research was conducted at a private school in Malang City. Data collection was carried out by conducting observations for 4 classes and interviewing 3 physics teachers. The research results showed that (1) based on the 15 aspects we observed in the lesson plans that had been designed by teachers, only 3 (20.00%) were in accordance with the demands of the Merdeka Curriculum; and (2) discrepancies are still found between classroom learning activities with the RPP and the Merdeka Curriculum.

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