MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) Under Jambi University’s Arabic Education Program during the Industrial Revolution: Implementation, Supporting and Inhibiting Factors (Version 4.0)

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation, supporting, and inhibiting factors for the MBKM program in the Arabic Language Education Study Program, Jambi University. The Ministry of Education and Culture has initiated a new university program, namely Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) to prepare superior and competitive human resources in the 4.0 revolution era. The research method employs field research, which includes qualitative research. Research data collected from primary data and secondary data sources and the data collection techniques using documentation, observation and interviews. This research uses the process of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions to analyze the data. The finding shows that: 1) the implementation of MBKM at the Jambi university is still not going well because it still finds confusion in the process, so it is necessary needs adaptations related to the curriculum and facilities, 2) the supporting factors are the willingness and enthusiasm of the educators and students as seen from their cohesiveness in preparing for the establishment of MBKM, while 3) the inhibiting factor is the need to get a lot of MoU from various institutions. In addition, there are other challenges, namely the readiness and skills of students to teach and guide in schools. This means that students must be part of strengthening learning and numeracy.

The Influence of Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka to Improve the Quality of Graduates in Higher Education: A Reflective Analysis

“…Based on the question mapping indicators, they are Strong Angree (5), Angree (4), Neutral (3), Disagree (2), and Strong Disagree (1). The data above was processed using the Excel data approach using the formulation, namely: To test the significance of the correlation results, the researchers used the t-test (Muid et al, 2022). The indicator for explaining significance was by comparing the t-count and t-table values.…”

“…However, a follow-up to these activities is implementing the concept, strategy, and spatial layout of broader activities for lecturers and students. In addition, Based on these three elements, the strategy, concept, and facilities of MBKM are based on the activities and success of the program (Muid et al, 2022). Three elements can be done by conducting extensive socialization with new students and old students, guiding students who will be expected to join the program, conducting the strict selection of prospective participants, and conducting collaborative studies with university policymakers and graduate users (Masithoh et al, 2021;Wahyu et al, 2022).…”

Unlocking Potential: Rethinking MBKM Curriculum Reformation with Constrained Resources in Arabic Education Study Program

“…et al highlight the ongoing challenges faced by Jambi University in implementing MBKM, including uncertainties in the process and the need for curriculum adjustments and facilities. 21 However, they also underscore the enthusiasm and collaboration among instructors and students as supportive factors. Rahman et al delve into the integration of humanistic ethics and local wisdom values within the MBKM curriculum at PBA UNSIQ, emphasizing the conscious choices made in curriculum design and organization to align with these principles.…”

An Evaluation of Implementation of MBKM Program Using Countenance Stake Evaluation Model

“…The majority of the descriptive quantitative approach with the survey method [13]; [9] and the qualitative approach with the case study method are used in Indonesian research on program assessment and evaluation of the MBKM program. The goal of this survey's evaluation of the MBKM program is to assess curriculum preparedness, identify issues [7,9,13], assess program participation [9], assess human resource readiness [7], and assess student and lecturer replies [5]. The application of this methodology sets apart MBKM program evaluation from MBKM program evaluation research.…”