Concept analysis of the independent learning curriculum in the mass of covid 19 at early childhood education institutions

Abstract

Independent learning (Merdeka Belajar) is the latest discovery in the field of Early Childhood Education. Institutions, teachers, and students have the flexibility to organize their learning activities when they have the freedom to learn. For PAUD teachers, the problem of learning independence is a matter of the ability to communicate and adapt to changes in the world of education. This study aimed to analyze the concept of an independent learning curriculum. This study uses qualitative methods, data sources from journals, research reports, scientific articles, etc. The data collection technique in this study uses source triangulation and technical triangulation. The data analysis technique in this study used SWOT analysis. The author's study results in the concept of Independent learning in PAUD is Freedom to Play. The idea is child-centered, and so far, learning is mostly teacher-centered. The characteristics of the curriculum are children. Teachers can develop their learning themes that will be implemented and efforts to increase creativity in learning based on their relationship with independent learning. Therefore, the learning process can provide free space for educators and students to be more creative in learning. This study found that independent learning gives schools the flexibility to determine learning materials that aim to develop better students.

Developing a Model of English Digital Poster Book for Teaching English in Indonesia’s Early Childhood Education

“…Therefore, the use of English literacy is very important, especially as a reflection of the "freedom to learn" curriculum. The "freedom to learn" curriculum at the early childhood education level focuses more on essential materials such as literacy and numeracy techniques compared to memorization techniques that are usually introduced to children (Rahayu et al, 2022;Eka Retnaningsih & Khairiyah, 2022). The "freedom to learn" curriculum adopts a constructivist approach that emphasizes the involvement of children through active interaction between themselves and their surrounding environment.…”

Problematika Manajemen Kurikulum Merdeka pada Siswa Taman Kanak-Kanak

“…Penelitian yang pernah dilakukan tentang kurikulum merdeka adalah (Rahayu et al, 2022), menyatakan bahwa masalah yang timbul dalam pembelajaran kurikulum merdeka adalah hal berkomunikasi dan menyesuaikan perubahan dunia pendidikan. Guru sebaiknya mengembangkan topik belajar mereka sehingga dapat diimplementasikan dan bersemangant meningkatkan kreativitas yang didasari oleh hubungannya dengan kebebasan belajar.…”

The Effectiveness of the STEM-based Differentiation Learning Model on Merdeka Curriculum Learning Outcomes

“…This raises the question of how teachers can effectively tailor STEM learning to students' individual needs and interests without compromising nationally agreed curriculum coverage (Suryati et al, 2023). In addition, research can also pay attention to how STEM-based differentiation learning models affect student motivation and participation, as well as whether there are differences in learning outcomes between students who follow this model and students who follow conventional learning approaches (Rahayu et al, 2022). In addition, aspects of assessment and evaluation of STEM-based learning in the context of the Independent Curriculum are also an important concern, including how to measure the achievement of STEM competencies and 21st century skills in this learning model.…”