TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF 'KURIKULUM MERDEKA' IN ENHANCING STUDENTS' READING INTEREST

Udhma, Farida Ni'matul (2024) TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF 'KURIKULUM MERDEKA' IN ENHANCING STUDENTS' READING INTEREST. Diploma thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Abstract

Ni'matul Udhma, Farida, 2024. Teachers' Perception Of 'Independent Curriculum' In Enhancing Students' Reading Interest. Departement English Education, Faculty of Language and Arts Eduaction. IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. Fitri Nurdianingsih, S.Pd., M.Pd. Dr. Refi Ranto Rozak, S.Pd., M.Pd Keywords: Kurikulum Merdeka, Teachers’ perception, Reading interest, Indonesia education Previous studies on curriculum changes in Indonesia have often pointed out the inflexibility of older curricula, such as the 2013 Curriculum, which restricted teachers' ability to be creative. The 'Kurikulum Merdeka' aims to solve these problems by giving teachers more freedom, focusing on student-centered learning, and emphasizing literacy and critical thinking. This research used a qualitative descriptive method, conducting semi-structured interviews with three English teachers at MTS Nurul Huda Bojonegoro. The results show that teachers generally have a positive view of the 'Kurikulum Merdeka', seeing its potential to improve students' reading habits and critical thinking skills. Teachers used strategies like including reading in daily activities, creating reading-friendly spaces, and organizing reading competitions to spark interest. However, they also faced challenges such as students preferring digital content over traditional reading materials and the difficulty of changing existing reading habits. These findings suggest that while the 'Kurikulum Merdeka' is promising, its success largely depends on overcoming these challenges and continuously supporting teachers. The study adds to the discussion on educational reforms in Indonesia, offering practical suggestions for policy changes and teacher support.

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