<![CDATA[Abstract This study aims to examine the planning, implementation, and role of the madrasah head in supervising and developing the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at Badridduja Full Day School Junior High School. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, conducted at Badridduja Junior High School, Probolinggo Regency, East Java Province. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the planning of supervision practices by the madrasah head involves several important steps, such as analyzing the planning of supervision practices, studying the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum management, and identifying the role of the madrasah head in supervising and developing the curriculum. The implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum involves various learning strategies, including expository, problem-based, contextual, investigative, affective techniques, cooperative tactics, as well as the development of thinking skills. The role of the madrasah head in curriculum supervision and development includes aspects of education, managerial, administrative, supervision, leadership, innovation, and motivation. In conclusion, this study provides an in-depth understanding of the madrasah head's supervision practices and the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum at Badridduja Full Day School Junior High School, and highlights the important role of the madrasah head in achieving quality education goals. Keyword: Supervision planning, Merdeka Belajar Curriculum, Implementation, and Role of the madrasah head Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji perencanaan, implementasi, dan peran kepala madrasah dalam mengawasi serta mengembangkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di SMP Badridduja Full Day School. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif, dilakukan di SMP Badridduja Kabupaten Probolinggo, Provinsi Jawa Timur. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan praktik supervisi oleh kepala madrasah melibatkan beberapa langkah penting, seperti analisis perencanaan praktik supervisi, studi implementasi manajemen Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar, dan identifikasi peran kepala madrasah dalam mengawasi dan mengembangkan kurikulum. Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar melibatkan berbagai strategi pembelajaran, termasuk teknik ekspositori, berbasis masalah, kontekstual, investigasi, afektif, taktik kooperatif, serta pengembangan keterampilan berpikir. Peran kepala madrasah dalam pengawasan dan pengembangan kurikulum mencakup aspek pendidikan, manajerial, administratif, supervisi, kepemimpinan, inovasi, dan motivasi. Kesimpulannya, penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang praktik supervisi kepala madrasah dan implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di SMP Badridduja Full Day School, serta menyoroti peran penting kepala madrasah dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang berkualitas. Kata Kunci: Perencanaan supervisi, Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar, Implementasi, dan Peran kepala madrasa]]>
