PROBLEMATIKA SISTEM PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL: ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN TRANSISI DARI KURIKULUM 2013 KE KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI BANTEN
Keywords:
Independent Curriculum;, eacher Challenges;, EducationAbstract
This study aims to analyze the problems in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum as a transitional policy from the 2013 Curriculum in Banten Province, Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive approach based on document analysis and literature review, this article highlights the unequal readiness across regions, particularly between urban areas such as South Tangerang and rural regions like Pandeglang and Lebak. The findings reveal that disparities in digital infrastructure, teacher training, and school management capacity are major barriers to applying the core principles of the Merdeka Curriculum, including differentiated learning and the integration of the Pancasila Student Profile. The misalignment between national policy design and local conditions indicates a lack of contextual sensitivity in educational policymaking. Therefore, affirmative, data-driven, collaborative, and decentralized policies are urgently needed to ensure a more equitable and effective curriculum transformation. These findings offer valuable insights for shaping responsive and inclusive education policies at both local and national levels.
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