MANAJEMEN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI

Abstract

Good curriculum management will produce good learning as well. Through good curriculum management, schools can improve the quality of their learning. One form of good learning is learning that is tailored to students' needs. Differentiated learning is a form of learning that is tailored to the needs and characteristics of each student. Differentiated learning is highly recommended for use in the independent curriculum. Considering the importance of developing the potential of each student taught. This research is descriptive qualitative research which describes the application of differentiated learning as a form of curriculum management carried out in elementary schools. The application of differentiated learning provides its own challenges for teachers because they have to recognize the characteristics of each student they teach. Through the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum management in the classroom, namely the application of differentiated learning, teachers can easily identify areas where students may need additional support or enrichment leading to a more personalized learning experience. Differentiated learning encourages collaboration between teachers and parents to better recognize the character of each student. With a focus on meeting students' diverse learning needs, the implementation of differentiated learning has a positive impact on student achievement and creates a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students. By implementing differentiated learning, students' critical thinking skills, learning motivation, creativity and activeness in learning can be improved. Apart from that, implementation, for effective implementation of differentiated learning, requires collaborative curriculum mapping, appropriate evaluation design, and monitoring of learning implementation.