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Implementation of English Language Teaching Methods under Merdeka Curriculum: A Case Study of Junior High Schools in Palopo Tri Ulandari, Andi Hasri; Santaria, Rustan; Wisran, Wisran
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v6i4.265

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This study aims to analyze the application of English teaching methods based on the Merdeka Curriculum at the junior high school level in Palopo City. The main focus of this study is to identify the methods used, the barriers faced by teachers, and their perceptions of these methods. This study employs a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. Data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews with English teachers at four schools, two public and two private. The results indicate that private schools tend to be more proactive in implementing methods such as project-based learning and communicative language teaching, whereas public schools remain dominated by conventional methods. The barriers faced by teachers are divided into three categories: internal, external, and contextual. However, teachers have a positive perception of the Merdeka Curriculum and demonstrate a willingness to develop more contextual teaching methods. This study recommends the need for ongoing training, improved infrastructure, and policy support to optimize the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.
The Implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum and Its Impact on Students’ Motivation in Learning English at MAN Palopo Mulyani, Annisa Gita; Santaria, Rustan; Jufriadi, Jufriadi
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i1.266

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This research investigates the impact of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum on students’ motivation to learn English at MAN Palopo. As a newly introduced educational approach in Indonesia, the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum emphasizes student-centered learning, autonomy, and the development of individual interests and competencies. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive method, using observations, interviews, and documentation to gather data from English teachers and 11th-grade students involved in the curriculum implementation. Findings reveal that the curriculum has significantly influenced students’ motivation in learning English. Many students reported feeling more engaged, confident, and enthusiastic in participating in English learning activities. They also showed improvements in both their spoken and written English skills. Despite these positive outcomes, the implementation process faces several challenges, including inadequate school facilities, limited teacher preparedness, and a lack of ongoing professional development. Nonetheless, when implemented effectively, the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum has the potential to enhance students’ intrinsic motivation and foster a more meaningful English learning experience.