<![CDATA[This Study aims to describe the implementation of project-based learning in Indonesian language instruction for eighth-grade students at public junior high schools in Purwokerto during the 2024/2025 academic year. The research was conducted in ten public junior high schools in Purwokerto, with one teacher form each school serving as a research respondent. This study employed a qualitative approach in the form of a case study. Data were collected through interviews, documentation, and observation. The data analysis technique used an interactive model consisting of data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that eighth-grade teachers from the ten public junior high schools in Purwokerto have implemented project-based learning. The learning materials implemented include popular scientific articles, poetry, observation report texts, as well as advertisements, slogans, and posters. Teachers carried out project-based learning activities through the stages of introduction, core activities, and closing. The project stages were also implemented comprehensively, including: (1) determining essential questions; (2) designing project plans; (3) developing project schedules; (4) monitoring project implementation; (5) assessing project outcomes; and (6) evaluating learning experiences. Overall, the projects implemented by teachers at public junior high schools in Purwokerto are aligned with the characteristics of the project-based learning model and the Merdeka Curriculum. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia berbasis proyek pada kelas VIII SMP Negeri di Purwokerto Tahun Ajar 2024/2025. Penelitian dilakukan di 10 SMP Negeri di Purwokerto dengan masing-masing sekolah terdapat satu guru sebagai responden penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan bentuk studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif yang meliputi pengumpulan, reduksi, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan guru kelas VIII dari sepuluh SMP Negeri di Purwokerto melaksanakan pembelajaran berbasis proyek. Sebaran materi yang guru implementasikan di antaranya adalah artikel ilmiah populer, puisi, teks laporan hasil observasi, serta iklan, slogan, dan poster. Guru melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran berbasis proyek dengan tahapan pendahuluan, inti, dan penutup. Tahapan proyek juga dilaksanakan guru secara lengkap yang meliputi: (1) menentukan pertanyaan mendasar; (2) mendesain perencanaan proyek; (3) menyusun jadwal proyek; (4) mengawasi pelaksanaan proyek; (5) melakukan penilaian hasil; dan, (6) evaluasi pengalaman. Secara keseluruhan proyek yang dilakukan guru SMP Negeri di Purwokerto sudah sesuai dengan karakteristik model dan kurikulum merdeka. ]]>
