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Independent Curriculum Policy in Elementary Schools: Teachers’ Understanding and Implementation Challenges in Bekasi Indonesia Feby Pelani Trisnawati; Dewi Anjani; Moriena Widya
International Journal of Education and Learning Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Education and Learning Studies (IJELS)
Publisher : PT. Intelektiva Global Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64421/ijels.v1i2.16

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools in Bekasi, focusing on teachers’ understanding, readiness, and challenges in executing the Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) program. Using a quantitative descriptive design, survey data were collected from 50 teachers across five public schools. The findings indicate that while most teachers demonstrated good conceptual understanding (72%) and moderate readiness (65%), the realization of curriculum components, particularly P5 projects, remained inconsistent. Key challenges include limited resources, inadequate institutional support, and large class sizes, which weaken the curriculum’s transformative potential. Moreover, lack of contextual project references and insufficient collaborative planning time hindered interdisciplinary implementation. These findings highlight the policy–practice gap in curriculum reform, emphasizing the need for contextualized P5 modules, stronger school leadership, and systemic support to sustain student-centered learning in Indonesian schools.