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CONCEPT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING CURRICULUM


AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BENGKULU CITY

Untung Putra jaya

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the idea of an autonomous
learning curriculum at Elementary Schools in Bengkulu City, including everything from
planning and implementation to challenges and solutions. This study employs a qualitative
methodology. Through observation, documentation, and interviews, data was gathered.
Interactive data analysis techniques, as developed by Miles Huberman, were used to analyze the
data. The concept of developing and implementing the independent learning curriculum at
Elementary Schools in Bengkulu City was found to have been accomplished through two
processes: educating all school stakeholders about the four curriculum pillars and setting up the
necessary infrastructure, like the e-learning system and Independent Learning Platform, to
support the curriculum's implementation. The planning of socialization events, workshops, and
technical guidance for the implementation of the independent learning curriculum must continue
if Elementary Schools in Bengkulu City are to successfully adopt the independent curriculum.
Keywords: curriculum, independent learning, implementation

1. Introduction meet competency requirements in all areas,


Prior to the autonomous curriculum's including the cognitive, emotional, and
introduction, primary school textbooks did psychomotor domains. These three domains
not place enough emphasis on core subjects. must also be assessed in the exam. In
Because the curriculum in elementary actuality, only cognitive components are
schools is so complicated, pupils find the evaluated and used to determine a student's
material to be less in-depth, less relevant, achievement on the National Examination
hurried, and disagreeable. Teachers cannot (UN). The assessment in the K–13 2013
adapt their instruction to fit the curriculum was then more thorough. When
developmental phases of their students. assessing a student's competency, the K–13
because the government has regulated assessment takes a more comprehensive
fundamental skills. Because of this, schools approach, taking into account their attitudes,
are unable to design and oversee curricula knowledge, and abilities. Thus, these three
and instruction in a way that best suits the competencies should preferably be used if
needs of their students, the environment, and the government organizes the UN. In
basic education requirements. practice, though, additional talents are
The 2004–2006 curriculum, also known disregarded and the National Examination
as the KBK–KTSP, mandates that students still solely assesses cognitive abilities. Thus,
the idea of an independent learning students the critical thinking, problem-
curriculum is a policy breakthrough to solving, creativity, and innovation as well as
enhance the world of education, especially management, collaboration, search, and
elementary schools. It starts with the issues information-transmission skills that are
that restrict elementary schools, restrict sorely needed in today's world (Irawan,
teachers' independence and shackle pupils, 2017).
and place a great load on parents. Since this The goal of the independent learning
is new, everyone involved in implementing curriculum is to provide students with a
the autonomous learning curriculum needs wide range of future-relevant competencies
to be aware of it. and skills, along with a foundation for
The Minister of Education and Culture's comprehending and upholding the values of
independent learning curriculum strategy is faith and piety, the freedom to select their
anticipated to address a number of issues, subject of study, and learning strategies that
particularly with regard to establishing the will be required of them in the future (Arifi,
direction of educational objectives. The 2022).
current period of smart society 5.0 and
industrial revolution 4.0 gave rise to the 2. Method
policy of independent learning (Minister of This article's research type is a case
Education and Culture, 2013). The Fourth study, and it was prepared utilizing a
Industrial Revolution and the Fifth Industrial qualitative methodology. After that, methods
Revolution present both opportunities and for gathering data included observation,
problems for Indonesia's educational interviews, and documentation. The author
institutions. The capacity for innovation and observed and conducted interviews with a
teamwork is crucial for educational number of primary school administrators,
institutions to advance and develop in the elementary school teachers, and officials
context of the fourth industrial revolution from the Bengkulu City Education
(Belajar & Jawa, 2022). Department. Following collection, the data
In the age of the smart society 5.0 and is examined using the qualitative data
the fourth industrial revolution, innovation analysis methods developed by Miles
and teamwork are essential; if you cannot do Huberman. The process of gathering,
these things, you will probably fall behind. presenting, condensing, and verifying the
Conversely, an educational establishment study data flow.
can produce Human Resources (HR) capable
of promoting, cultivating, and actualizing 3. Result and Discussion
the country's educational policy goals, Important data from the Bengkulu City
namely the instruction of self-sufficient Education Department, a number of
individuals (Arif, 2022). This implies that elementary school administrators, and
educational establishments need to be able elementary school instructors were gathered
to reconcile the educational system with and analyzed by the researchers in order to
contemporary advancements. It is expected produce their findings. The findings of the
of the educational system to instill in study are as follows:
1. Independent Learning Curriculum Therefore, teachers gain more independence
Planning in Elementary Schools in carrying out instruction and evaluating
Researchers followed the facts in the their students by putting the National
field to determine that the idea of an Minimum Competency Assessment and
autonomous learning curriculum in Character Survey into practice. Evaluations
Bengkulu City's elementary schools was are conducted not just to determine a
planned using two primary activities. The student's proficiency with the subject
socialization of the curriculum for covered in the curriculum, but also to assess
independent learning is the first task. and enhance the overall quality of education.
Stakeholders at the City Education Office The reading and numeracy competencies
have conducted socialization activities to that will be tested are the main emphasis of
assist with the planning component of the the Minimum Competency Assessment.
implementation of the autonomous learning The policy of streamlining the lesson
curriculum. All of the principals from both plan (RPP) is the third pillar of the
private and public primary schools curriculum for independent learning.
participated in the socialization activity. Teachers have been hard at work creating
The replacement of the National incredibly thorough lesson plans thus far
Examination system is the first pillar of the (RPP). As of right now, one RPP sheet may
curriculum for independent study. The be used, provided that it still satisfies the
National Examination assessment established minimum requirements.
methodology is subject to periodic Therefore, optimal implementation of RPP
modifications. There is also a rise in the is still possible even with a single sheet. The
passing percentage and more flexibility in key to optimizing a lesson plan (RPP) is
the graduation requirements. Because of determining which learning style best
this, schools ought to promote greater conveys a given subject matter and how
instructor participation in students' final each student can understand it.
exams. Assessment can be carried out The freedom to learn is the fourth pillar.
through a variety of methods, including as The New Student Admission (PPDB)
projects, assignments, portfolios, and written process's zoning system is optimized by
tests. Of course, a more thorough evaluation Freedom to Learn. The idea is to establish an
such as this makes student graduation education center in their local area that
meaningful. houses schools. Officially, the zoning
A Character Survey and Minimum system does not take into account variations
Competency Assessment will take the role in local circumstances, which naturally have
of the National Examination as the second their own special qualities.
pillar of the autonomous learning Setting up the infrastructure to facilitate
curriculum. The National Examination is the autonomous learning curriculum's
overly cognitively focused, despite the fact implementation is the second planning
that maintaining and assessing student activity for Bengkulu City's curriculum. In
character is equally vital. This is one of the preparation for the implementation of the
primary causes for the replacement. curriculum for autonomous learning, the
Bengkulu City Education Office is working The Merdeka Mengajar Platform
with all stakeholders to set up the necessary (PMM), created by the Ministry of
educational infrastructure. The e-learning Education, Culture, Research and
system is one example of the infrastructure Technology (Kemendikburistek), is an
meant to carry out the curriculum for instructional tool that motivates teachers to
independent study. This program is an realize Pancasila Students with attributes
essential web-based tool for improving related to creation, teaching, and learning.
instructors' and students' abilities, and it also The Merdeka Mengajar platform offers
backs the free learning policy. Every resources to help educators align their
primary school education operator in the practices with the curriculum. Within the
country has access to e-learning, which Teaching feature, educators can utilize the
allows them to synchronize all of their Teaching Tools feature to further their own
school data to cloud storage on the internet. professional development. At present, the
Applying e-learning can enhance instructor platform offers over 2000 references for
effectiveness and student learning results in teaching tools that align with the curriculum.
a roundabout way. Enhancing learning A aspect of the student assessment designed
quality and increasing community access to to assist educators in rapidly diagnosing
education are the two main goals of e- students' reading and numeracy skills so
learning in the primary school system. they can apply knowledge that is appropriate
2. Implementation of the Independent for the student's level of accomplishment
Learning Curriculum in Elementary and growth.
Schools Teachers have equal possibilities to
Three procedures are used to implement learn new things and advance their skills
the autonomous learning curriculum in whenever and wherever they are thanks to
Bengkulu City's elementary schools. The the Merdeka Mengajar platform. Teachers
curriculum for autonomous learning is the and other education personnel can access
initial step, and it is implemented based on high-quality training materials on their own
each elementary school's capabilities. by using the Independent Training facilities
Participating in the training program that the offered by the Merdeka Mengajar Platform's
City Education Department has started is the Learning feature. Inspirational Videos is
second stage. Optimizing the use of cutting- another feature of learning that gives
edge, student-centered learning is the third educators and teachers the chance to grow
phase. The four primary pillars—the personally by giving them unrestricted
National Examination (UN), Lesson Plans access to a variety of inspirational videos.
(RPP), and Acceptance of New Students This eventually improves the caliber of their
(PPDB)—are still mentioned when the idea competencies in implementing the
of an autonomous learning curriculum is put independent curriculum.
into practice. But it's important to remember Teachers are encouraged to keep
that execution differs widely based on each working by the Merdeka Mengajar platform,
elementary school's capabilities. which also offers a place for exchanging
best practices. Another aspect is Berkarya,
which offers " Evidence of My Work," the instruction focused on achieving the
most excellent practical outcome of learning objectives of the curriculum for autonomous
implementation, particularly in relation to study. The age issue, which is connected to
the most excellent practical learning in the the unwillingness to learn IT, is the primary
autonomous curriculum. In order to cause of this. There are those who claim that
exchange ideas and work together, educators because education has been so difficult in
can compile a portfolio of their work, which the past, they don't want to deal with
allows teachers to advance as a team. different learning approaches.
It is intended that the PMM created Based on the aforementioned
would be able to work with teachers as a information, the researcher came to the
collaborative and sharing partner as they conclusion that Bengkulu City faced two
execute the independent curriculum. When primary challenges when implementing the
implementing and studying in educational autonomous learning curriculum. First, there
units that have taken part in the development is a disparity in the comprehension and
of the independent curriculum, the content preparedness of teachers to apply the notion
created by the Ministry of Education and of the independent learning curriculum.
Culture offers greater comprehension. Second, the varied preparedness of
3. Barriers to the Independent Learning elementary schools to embrace digital-based
Curriculum in Elementary Schools learning and the diverse economic
The way that primary school teachers circumstances of parents of kids present
interpret what they know about the implementation challenges.
independent learning curriculum has a big The idea of an autonomous learning
impact on how students learn. Instructors program is identical to that of humanistic
who participate in curriculum socialization education, which places an emphasis on the
and technical assistance for independent autonomy, responsibility, and sensitivity of
learning generally have a better grasp of students. Humanistic education employs a
how to apply learning within the framework paradigm of learning that emphasizes on
of the independent learning curriculum. students' potential to seek out and find their
Teachers, however, are not entirely aware of strengths, rather than just on the
how to include the autonomous learning development of their personalities.
curriculum into the learning process for Education experts actually state that lesson
those who have never taken part in plans and materials should be prepared and
socialization or technical assistance on the presented with the thoughts and worries of
subject. the students in mind (Nuryamin, 2011).
The way in which a teacher interprets According to Ki Hajar Dewantara, fostering
their understanding affects how prepared independence in students should be
they are to implement learning that aligns concentrated on their mental processes, with
with the goals and objectives of the an emphasis on instilling in them the habit
curriculum for independent study. of seeking out all of their own knowledge
Researchers found that some teachers lacked through independent thought rather than
the necessary preparation to carry out constantly leading the way or telling them to
accept the opinions of others (Hardiman, In order to give students the opportunity
2012). This is due to the fact that a student to learn as freely as possible to study in a
can essentially use his own thought process calm, relaxed, and happy environment free
to discover information. The educational from pressure, as well as to pay attention to
practice of fostering joyful and supportive their natural talents and avoid pressuring
learning environments is called "freedom to them to study or become experts in subjects
learn." Teachers, students, and parents must outside of their interests and capabilities,
create a joyful environment for their each student should be given the freedom to
children to have the freedom to learn create a portfolio that represents their
(Ainiyah, 2018). In order to achieve the passion (Ayu, 2017). This does not imply
goals of National Education, Merdeka that pupils follow up on the information they
Belajar takes educational literacy back to its learn at random. Actually, in order to
foundational principles. In order for students practice Freedom of Learning, students must
to reach their full potential and acquire be able to critically consider what they can
qualities such as self-discipline, moral do in the future by using the knowledge they
rectitude, intelligence, and personality, we have gained. The teacher's desired learning
must implement an active learning process objectives will be optimally realized if this
for them (Menon, 2019). To establish a series can be put into practice. Students are
pleasant learning environment, we must free expected to be able to look for and find
up teachers to teach and allow students to be alternative answers on their own using the
creative in their learning. Curiosity is always knowledge and skills they have acquired in
encouraged, dialogue is possible, and order to solve any challenges they may
creativity is allowed. Educational literacy encounter in the future (Yaqin, 2016).
also allows people to work together to build The goal of education is to produce
confidence (Shahroom & Hussin, 2018). pupils who are constantly reforming. not
Teachers who can provide pupils the only possessing a high level of education but
freedom to think, be creative, envision, and also having the ability to effect change on
express themselves are those who can both a little and large scale. When a country
liberate the learning process (Hasudungan & possesses high-quality human resources, the
Kurniawan, 2018). Developing freeing ensuing innovations and improvements can
learning techniques increases the emphasis contribute as much as possible to its
on analysis, comparison, generalization, progress (Saefullah, 2012). For this reason,
prediction, and hypothesis formulation in it is anticipated that the learning concept
teaching and learning activities (Priatna, would be able to implement innovations in
2019). The curriculum for independent all learning processes, namely student-
learning promotes divergent thinking among centered learning, in order to support the
students and equips them with problem- production of high-caliber graduates who are
solving skills. To reinstate authentic equipped to deal with a changing
education, all stakeholders must construct environment. Adding the requirement for
this. mutual commitment to agree (amongst
educational stakeholders) and the activities
necessary (as part of the learning process) to implement the curriculum for autonomous
attain particular aims that have been set learning. They also need to be placed in
expands the idea of curriculum as a process learning environments and circumstances
(Arif, 2022). that allow them to actively participate in the
In the field of education, the idea of an creation and construction of knowledge and
autonomous learning curriculum is novel. skills. The introduction of the curriculum for
Learning achievement will improve as a independent learning encourages elementary
result of decluttering the learning process. A schools to work more effectively in forging
student-centered curriculum, in Reginald alliances and collaborations with the
Monyai's opinion, gives students the department of education. With a full
opportunity to actively participate in application of the autonomous learning
creating knowledge and learning. This is curriculum, students will surely have an
only possible if the learner's self-assurance excellent opportunity to acquire deeper and
is fueled by a sense of mastery over their more extensive scientific, technical, and
progress toward certification. Teachers in humanitarian experiences. Since the
the twenty-first century need to foster a adoption of the independent learning
climate that not only promotes the four curriculum is voluntary rather than required,
pillars of learning—to know, to do, to be, the primary school principal's rules will
and to live together—but also allows ultimately determine when this independent
students to ask pertinent questions learning plan gets underway. In order for
(Hasudungan and Kurniawan, 2018). independent learning to become a planned
Allowing students the flexibility to learn alternative learning system and meet the
is how an independent learning curriculum objectives of an efficient, progressive
is put into practice. With support that education system, rational thoughts and
ensures the success of their learning systems future possibilities undoubtedly lead to
and patterns, students are aware of and take smart and strategic choices (Saefullah,
use of their rights to learn both within and 2012). In this instance, our nation desires
outside of the classroom. The autonomous that its people constantly undergo positive
learning curriculum must be implemented internal transformations (mental attitudes,
with the same mindset, perspectives, and thoughts, and morals) as a result of efficient,
direction. The curriculum for autonomous fruitful, and constructive educational and
study is motivated by the demands of a learning procedures.
future existence that demand a deeper Learning that is focused on enhancing
comprehension of scientific fields and competence and character in accordance
abilities. Additionally, the curriculum for with the characteristics of students with
independent learning aligns with the ideas of character is known as learning with a new
experimental learning, contextual teaching paradigm. With the new paradigm, there are
and learning, freeing education, and four methods to learn. The first is the
transformative learning (Ainiyah, 2018). application of an autonomous learning
Human resources must be more optimal curriculum designed to enhance and develop
and have fresh experiences in order to competence and character in accordance
with the characteristics of pupils who must be held on a regular basis, at least once
possess character. The application of a semester.
knowledge in accordance with the phases of The purpose of workshops, outreach
student learning achievement comes in programs, and workshops such as this one is
second. Third, using different teaching to improve teacher comprehension and
resources, such as textbooks and lesson competency. Teachers get a greater
plans, in accordance with the needs of the understanding of how the idea, application,
class and the school. The fourth strategy is and assessment processes, along with the
using projects to reinforce character process of achieving quality requirements,
development in student profiles (Muwahid form the foundation for implementing the
& Soim, 2013). curriculum for autonomous learning through
Based on the implementation concept workshop activities. Teachers can enhance
and the barriers to the idea of an their pedagogical competency in creating
autonomous learning curriculum in all-inclusive learning resources through
Bengkulu City—which have been discussed short sessions, which will help them be more
in the preceding points—the researcher in prepared to apply the curriculum for
this study discovered a number of tried-and- independent learning.
true solutions. Organizing a number of
seminars and small gatherings with the focus 4. Conclusion
of putting the independent learning One of the most crucial tools in school
curriculum into practice is the first approach. is the curriculum. Plans for instruction are
This is done in order to improve instructors' created with primary school requirements in
comprehension of the ideas and methods of mind. The curriculum for independent
the curriculum for independent learning. learning aims to facilitate learning, inspire
Principals and teachers of elementary creativity and morality in students, and make
schools are expected to participate in limited education a necessity while equipping them
meetings and workshop activities led by the with knowledge that will be valuable in the
City Education Office. The goal of this is to future. In order to ensure that graduates
enhance instructors' comprehension of the concentrate on pertinent learning outcomes,
ideas and procedures of the curriculum for the independent learning curriculum should
independent learning. Additionally, the City adopt an OBE (Outcome Based Education)
Education Department provided all primary educational system in response to the
school teachers with multiple informational challenges posed by technological
seminars about the introduction of the advancement.
independent learning curriculum. Following The idea of an independent learning
their participation in this socialization, curriculum aligns with the principles of
elementary schools are expected to host a fundamental education. Strong support for
series of workshops by the The school education should come from an organization
Principal Working Group and Teacher that recognizes the value of fundamental
Working Group (KKG) on the curriculum educational principles. Reaching these goals
for independent learning. These workshops has been strongly supported by the policies
that have been put in place and are part of We acknowledge all stakeholders and
the primary school curriculum. Through the respondents who help us in this valuable
lens of an autonomous learning curriculum, research. Thanks to elementary schools
core educational principles are instilled in Principals and teachers in Bengkulu for
pupils in a way that cultivates these values giving us an opportunity having supporting
based on societal objectives. The following material in this research. Thanks to the
can be used to examine indicators of editorial team of Atlantis Press for
character characteristics that are cultivated reviewing our paper
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