<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum at SD Unggulan 1 Morotai Island, by highlighting teachers' perceptions, challenges, and solutions implemented. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, data is collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving headteachers, teachers, and students. The results of the study show that the Independent Learning Curriculum supports student-centred learning, encouraging creativity and innovation among students. The challenges faced by teachers are significant in this curriculum, including the lack of teaching materials, limited training, and the lack of socialisation about the new curriculum. In addition, internet access is the main support for teachers to align teaching goals with curriculum goals. These findings emphasise the importance of comprehensive support from the government, including training, resources, and technical assistance, to ensure that curriculum implementation runs effectively. The Independent Curriculum encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning, especially in religious education, where systematic planning and evaluation show promising results. This research provides insight into the effectiveness of the Independent Curriculum in improving the quality of education and calls for collaborative efforts to overcome implementation obstacles in remote areas such as Morotai Island.]]>
