STUDI PENERAPAN STANDAR KOMPETENSI LULUSAN PENDIDIKAN DASAR DAN PERMASALAHANNYA

Abstract

The implementation of the Graduate Competency Standards (GCS) at the
elementary education level is a key indicator in assessing the success of the
educational process. The GCS includes aspects of attitude, knowledge, and skills
expected to be possessed by every graduate as the final outcome of learning.
However, the implementation of GCS in primary education often faces various
challenges, both internal—such as teacher quality and teaching methods—and
external—such as limited infrastructure and parental support. This study aims to
analyze the extent to which GCS is implemented in elementary schools and to
identify the problems hindering its achievement. The research employed a
descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach in several urban and rural
elementary schools. The results indicate that teachers' understanding of GCS
remains uneven, and instructional practices are not yet fully aligned with the
expected competency outcomes. These findings suggest the need for stronger
teacher training, more consistent policy support, and collaboration among schools,
families, and communities to optimize the achievement of GCS in basic education.