IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA DAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI SISWA  DI ERA PENDIDIKAN 4.0

Zulvia Trinova; Wilda Rizkiyahnur Nasution; Hatta

doi:10.47353/bj.v6i4.641

Authors

Zulvia Trinova Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang
Wilda Rizkiyahnur Nasution Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan
Hatta UIN kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47353/bj.v6i4.641

Keywords:

Merdeka Curriculum, active learning, pupil competencies, Education 4.0, Literature Review

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum and active learning strategies in enhancing pupils’ competences in the era of Education 4.0. The changing times, characterised by developments in digital technology, demand that the education system produces pupils who are not only academically excellent but also possess critical thinking, creative, collaborative and communication skills, and are able to adapt to change. The Merdeka Curriculum is a policy that provides educational institutions and teachers with the flexibility to design learning experiences tailored to pupils’ needs, whilst active learning strategies encourage pupils’ direct involvement in the learning process through discussion, projects, problem-solving and collaboration. This study employs a literature review method, examining various relevant sources including books, journal articles and educational policy documents. The findings indicate that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, supported by active learning, is capable of enhancing pupils’ competencies across the board, in terms of knowledge, skills and character. Consequently, the synergy between the Merdeka Curriculum and active learning strategies constitutes an effective approach to addressing the challenges of Education 4.0.

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