Revealing the Independent Campus Learning Program (MB-KM) in Sustainable on Increasing The Competency of Geography Education Students

Abstract

Quality education is one of the SDG targets, especially the development of student affairs programs in universities. Through the independent campus independent learning curriculum or called ”Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka” (MB-KM), study programs have more freedom to design and carry out implementation both on campus and outside campus. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the MB-KM program in geography education study programs in Indonesia. The approach used is quantitative with a survey design. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques and collected data through questionnaires from the heads of geography education study programs who are members of the professional association of geography educators (P3GI). The research results show that the MB-KM program is running effectively in 17 Geography Education Study Programs throughout Indonesia. The effectiveness can be seen from various advantages and is effective in soft and hard skill activities carried out to improve the competency of geography education students during the implementation of MB-KM. Students have the freedom to choose activities that are in accordance with the linearity and ability to support the achievements of graduates of the study program.