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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM FOR ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUBJECT Batubara, Rubiyah; Ananda, Rusydi; Salim, Salim
Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Vol. 14 No. 03 (2025): Edukasi Islami: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Hidayah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30868/ei.v14i03.8177

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Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) as part of the Merdeka Curriculum. Method: This research employed a qualitative method with a multisite approach at SMA Negeri 1 and SMA Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan. The analysis technique followed Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014), consisting of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Result: The findings reveal that: (1) lesson planning in both schools adheres to the national Merdeka Curriculum guidelines, yet differs in practice—SMA Negeri 1 combines conventional planning with selective innovations, while SMA Negeri 4 emphasizes project-based and contextual approaches tailored to student needs; (2) the implementation stage shows strong institutional commitment, use of the Merdeka Teaching Platform, and student-centered learning, although challenges persist in aligning Islamic values with new pedagogical models; and (3) evaluation incorporates cognitive, affective, and psychomotor assessments, but teachers face difficulties in ensuring fairness and meaningfulness, particularly in online and hybrid settings. Conclusion: These results indicate that successful implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum depends on adaptability to local school contexts, availability of resources, and continuous teacher training. The study recommends enhancing professional development, strengthening school-community collaboration, and developing more holistic assessment strategies to ensure that Islamic Religious Education under the Merdeka Curriculum achieves its transformative goals.
Co-Authors Adelia Wulandari Tanjung Adyan, Muhammad Agus Santri Agustin, Nia Ahmad Taufik Al Afkari Siahaan Ali Imran Sinaga Ali Imran Sinaga Ali Imran Sinaga Amin, Askur Ananda, Rusydi Andilala Azwardi Azwardi Bagas F, Muhammad Batubara, Rubiyah Daulay, Nurika Khaliala Delianti Putri Dwi Andriani, Dwi Elsa Fazira F, Muhammad Bagas Fadhillah Lubis, Muhammad Arif Fauzi Ridwan Gibran, M Khalil Gibran, M. Khalil Habibi, Rozaq Haidir Haidir Hamdan Hamdan IMRAN SINAGA, ALI Indra Jaya Indra Jaya Indra Jaya Indra Jaya Ira Suryani Jaya, Indra Joharis Joharis Juliana Sion Sihombing kader munir Khairina, Miftah Lailatun Nur Kamalia Siregar Lili Nurmaliza Lubis, Muhammad Arif Fadhillah Lubis, Nur Azizah M. Arif Fadhillah Lubis M. Khairul Nasri Mhd Ikhsan Rifki Mohamad Aji Prasetia Mohamad Aji Prasetia Muhammad Arif Fadhillah Lubis Muhammad Bagas F Mutiara Ritonga Nanda Miranda, Nanda Neliwati Nia Agustin Nuddin, Muhammad Nun Zairina Nur Azizah Lubis Nurika Khaliala Daulay Nursiah Nurussakinah Daulay Daulay Prasetia, Mohamad Aji Purba, Abdul Malik Khairuddin Rahmad Rinaldi Rambe, Riris Nurkholidah Rica Widiastuty Riduan Riduan Rika Kumala Sari Ritonga, Zerni Mandasari Br. Rizki Abdina Mawaddah Rozaq Habibi Safran Hasibuan Safriana Safriana Saiful Akhyar Lubis Saiful Rahman Saiful Rahman Sepnita Nurma Wardhani Siahaan, Ahmad Taufik Al Afkari SIHOMBING, JULIANA SION Sinaga, Ali Imran Syafaruddin Syafaruddin Syafaruddin Syafaruddin Syafaruddin Syafaruddin Tanjung, Adelia Wulandari Ulfita Sari Usiono Usiono Yusuf Tamiang Zahra, Putri Zainal Arifin Zulaika, Zulaika Zulfikar Pasaribu Zunidar, Zunidar