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Principals Strategies for Merdeka Curriculum Implementation in Early Childhood Education: Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka pada PAUD Eva Kristina; Munawar Munawar; Cut Khairani; Siraj Siraj; Najmuddin ⁠ Najmuddin
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13388

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General Background: The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Early Childhood Education requires strategic leadership to support learning transformation. Specific Background: Variations in school readiness, human resource capacity, and local conditions present challenges in Aceh Tamiang Regency. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have largely focused on primary and secondary education, with limited attention to principal strategies in early childhood education contexts. Aims: This study aims to analyze principals’ strategies in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum at the PAUD level based on Mintzberg’s strategic dimensions: plan, ploy, pattern, and perspective. Results: Using a qualitative multisite case study approach in three kindergartens, the findings reveal that principals align school vision with the Pancasila student profile, develop collaborative programs, empower teachers through training and mentoring, implement consistent monitoring and evaluation, and foster a child-centered learning culture. Novelty: This study extends the application of Mintzberg’s strategic framework to early childhood education leadership within the Merdeka Curriculum context. Implications: The findings provide a practical reference for principals and policymakers in designing contextual, collaborative, and sustainable leadership strategies to support curriculum implementation in early childhood education. HIGHLIGHTS • Alignment of institutional vision with national student character framework guides implementation• Teacher empowerment conducted through structured training and collaborative learning communities• Continuous evaluation and routine practices sustain child-centered learning environments KEYWORDS Principals Strategies; Merdeka Curriculum; Early Childhood Education; Educational Leadership; Curriculum Implementation
Co-Authors Afriandi Afriandi Akmal, Ajmir Akmalawati, Akmalawati Al Azhar Al Azhar Ariyana Ariyana Azmi, Daril Baehaqi Bahri, Saiful Bahri, Saiful  Cut Khairani Daniel, Muhammad Daril Azmi Darmayanti Darmayanti Deni Sumantri Elfiadi, Elfiadi Ersa, Nanda Savira Eva Kristina Fauzi Fauzi Fitri Rizani Hakim Muttaqiem Halus Satriawan Hamidah Hamidah Hamsidar, Hamsidar Hasmiwati, Antin Hasnidar Hasnidar Hera Yanti Herdianti, Wenny Heri Gustami Ibrahim Ibrahim Iis Marsitah Iis Marsithah Ikhwani Ikhwani Intan Zuhra ISKANDAR Iskandar Iskandar Isnabet, Isnabet Jauhari, Cut Intan Kalsum, Wiwik Marwan Marwan Maryana Maryana, Maryana Mawarn, Marwan Mawarni Mawarni Misnar Misnar Moza Arita Muhammad Adnan Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad Rizal MUHAMMAD RIZAL Muhammad Rizal Muhtadi Muhtadi Mukhlisuddin Ilyas Mukhlisuddin Mukhlisuddin MUNAWAR Munawar Munawar Munawar Munawar Musrizal, Musrizal Mustaqim, Muhammad Haris Muttaqiem, Hakim Najmuddin, Najmuddin Nina Ayuni Nuraida Nuraida Prayogo, Wisnu Rafni, Rafni Rahma, Rahma Rahmi Novalita Rahniar, Rita Rajinawati Rajinawati Rasidah Rasidah, Rasidah Riandi Marisa Rita Rahniar Rosnita Rosnita Saiful Bahri Saipul Bahri Sanofa, Edi Selian, Henni Isnani Siraj Siraj Siraj Siraj Sonny Muhammad Ikhsan Mangkuwinata Suhelmi Suhelmi Syafawi, Qamar Syaiful Bahri Syarifah Halimah Syarkawi Syarkawi Syarkawi Syarkawi Sylvia, Rizka T, Trisna Indayani Wahyuni Wahyuni walidaini, Walidaini Wardah Wardah YANTI, HERA Yanti, Hera Yuliana, Yuliana Yusrizal Akmal Yusrizal, Teuku Zahriyanti Zahriyanti Zahriyanti Zahriyanti Zahriyanti, Zahriyanti Zahriyanti, Zahriyanti