ANALISIS KONSEP DEEP LEARNING DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA PADA PEMBELAJARAN ABAD KE-21 DI SEKOLAH DASAR: STUDI LITERATUR

Abstract

This study aims to examine and map the concept of Deep Learning within the Merdeka Curriculum framework, its opportunities in 21st-century learning in Elementary Schools, and the challenges faced by elementary school teachers in its implementation. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by PRISMA was employed. Data sources include national SINTA-indexed journals, international journals, and official documents from Kemendikdasmen for the period 2023–2025. Of 50 identified articles, 15 met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that Deep Learning (Pembelajaran Mendalam) in the Indonesian context refers to a mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning approach implemented holistically. The greatest opportunities lie in curriculum flexibility, P5 projects, formative assessment, and differentiated learning. Key challenges include teacher misconceptions, uneven pedagogical readiness, and limited infrastructure. This article recommends continuous teacher training and further empirical research on the impact of Deep Learning on elementary students’ learning outcomes.