PEMAHAMAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR MELALUI PELATIHAN MANDIRI PELATFORM MERDEKA MENGAJAR

Abstract

The Merdeka Curriculum was developed to overcome lagging behind in learning due to the Covid 19 pandemic and provide learning freedom for teachers and school principals. This research aims to increase teachers' understanding of the Merdeka curriculum through independent training using the Merdeka teaching platform, with the research subject Class I and Class IV teachers in the Tuesday Study Group (Kombel) sharing Real Actions in Pulomerak District, Cilegon City using the Action method with a participatory training model and intensive mentoring. Training is carried out by selecting one of the 41 topics available on the platform, studying the modules provided, taking a post-test, and uploading Real Actions which include descriptions, reflections, documents, and responses. This process is carried out with assistance from the school supervisor and collaboration between teachers in study groups. The results of this research show that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum through independent training has had a number of successes, but also encountered obstacles such as delays in uploading Real Actions due to differences in teachers' understanding of the material. The role of the school supervisor as a facilitator and main resource person is key in supporting the implementation of the Independent Curriculum.