Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Jenjang Paket C Reguler Dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Akademik Peserta Didik Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar Gudo Kabupaten Jombang

Implementation of the Independent Curriculum Regular Package C Level in Improving Academic Achievement of Students at the Gudo Learning Activity Center, Jombang Regency

Kurikulum berperan penting dalam menentukan arah pendidikan suatu bangsa. Kurikulum ini menekankan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada peserta didik, memberikan fleksibilitas dalam proses belajar, serta mengakomodasi keberagaman karakteristik individu. Melalui pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis proyek, pembelajaran diferensiasi, dan asesmen formatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di jenjang Paket C reguler pada Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar (SKB) Gudo Kabupaten Jombang.

Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka di SKB Gudo memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan prestasi akademik peserta didik. Namun, penelitian ini juga menemukan beberapa tantangan dalam implementasi, seperti keterbatasan sumber daya, kesiapan pendidik, serta variasi latar belakang peserta didik yang beragam. Oleh karena itu, keberhasilan Kurikulum Merdeka membutuhkan dukungan dari berbagai pihak, termasuk pemerintah, pengelola Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar (SKB), serta masyarakat.

Kata Kunci: Kurikulum Merdeka, Implementasi, Prestasi Akademik

The curriculum plays an important role in determining the direction of a nation's education. This curriculum emphasizes student-centered learning, provides flexibility in the learning process, and accommodates diverse individual characteristics. Through a project-based learning approach, differentiated learning, and formative assessment. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at the regular Package C level at the Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar (SKB), Jombang Regency.

The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar Gudo (SKB) has had a positive impact on increasing students' academic achievement. However, this research also found several challenges in implementation, such as limited resources, educator readiness, and variations in student backgrounds. Therefore, the success of the Independent Curriculum requires support from various parties, including the government, Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar (SKB) administrators, educators, and the community.

Keywords: Independent Curriculum, Implementation, Academic Achievement