PROBLEMATICS OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

The Independent Curriculum has become the main focus of education reform efforts in Indonesia. However, its implementation at the elementary school level faces various challenges that need to be understood carefully. This insightful article delves into the numerous challenges that educators face when trying to successfully introduce and establish the Independent Curriculum within the setting of elementary schools, shedding light on the complexities and obstacles encountered in this process. Through qualitative analysis and literature study, we identified factors that influence the implementation of this curriculum, such as teacher readiness, managerial support, and resource availability. We also provide the impact of these problems on the learning process and student achievement. The results underscore the importance of systemic improvements in teacher training, increased managerial support, and the development of relevant learning resources. These findings indicate the need for continued efforts to enhance the effectiveness of implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools, the research employed the systematic literature review (SLR) method. This approach involved gathering data by sourcing relevant articles from similar studies conducted previously. The information used in this research consisted of 7 national journal articles that were meticulously selected from the vast array of resources available on Google Scholar database through a specialized application designed to streamline the publication process for academics and researchers. By leveraging these specifically chosen scholarly sources, the study aimed to deeply investigate and analyze the key factors influencing the successful integration of the Merdeka Curriculum in primary education settings. This selection process facilitated a comprehensive examination of the current body of knowledge and enabled a thorough analysis to support the study's objectives in enhancing educational practices at the elementary level.Keywords: Implementation; Curriculum; Education; Application; Problematic.