Problems in Implementing the Freedom to Learn Curriculum in Primary Schools

Abstract

Education plays an important role in human life to improve the quality and standard of living of the community, raise awareness of practical and critical thinking in solving problems. The curriculum that changes according to the conditions of the times will certainly make it easier for student to maximize the learning process. The curriculum currently applied is an independent curriculum which is a refinement of the 2013 currulum. This study aims to analyse the problems of implementing an independent curriculum. This study uses a descriptive analysis method, the subject in this study is the principal and teacher at SD Muhammadiyah Pahandut Palangkaraya, the data collection teachnique is through observation, interview and surveys. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the problems of implementing an independent curriculum are that they still do not fully undersrand the independent curriculum, this can be seen in: 1 Difficulty in formulating learning objectives to suit learning outcomes, 2. Difficulty in compiling teaching modules according to learning objectives, 3. Not activating learning accounts id, so there is a lack of acces to the independent teaching platform, 4. Have not done the initial assessment, 5. There is still confusion among educators about the Pancasila Student Strengthening Project.