Application of The Independent Learning Curriculum in Indonesian Language Subjects for Class VIII SMPN 1 Pakong

Abstract

This research is motivated by the author’s interest in the implementation of the latest curriculum issued by the government, in this research it is more directed at the junior high school level. The independent learning curriculum is a curriculum that frees teachers to create learning that is educational and enjoyable. Current pedagogical competence also requires teachers to be able to model and implement the learning process. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research approach with field research type. The data source in this research comes from SMPN 1 Pakong and the data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. Its validity was checked using extended researcher presence in the field,deeper observations and triangulation. The research results show that: 1) Pre-learning or before teaching and learning activities take place, theachers must prepare learning tools such as: learning objective flow (ATP), learning objectives (TP), learning outcomes (CP) and teaching modules. 2) The learning that takes place at SMPN 1 Pakong is going well, where the school also implements differentiated learning, and the learning flow is in accordance with the teaching modules previously designed by the teacher. 3) In post-learning, some students felt happy and some found it difficult to implements this independent curriculum. However, as an educator, the indonesian language teacher at the school continues to protect and guide students who have difficulty implementing learning that is very different from before.