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Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Grade 4 Integrated Science and Social Studies Learning at SDN Wailiti, Nusa Tenggara Timur: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Student-Centered Education Dian Ernaningsih; Selvi Nena; Yulimira Syafriati Y. M. Sani
Jurnal Praktik Baik Pembelajaran Sekolah dan Pesantren Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Article in Press - Jurnal Praktik Baik Pembelajaran Sekolah dan Pesantren
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.002005

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The Merdeka Curriculum represents a transformative approach in Indonesian primary education, emphasizing flexible, student-centered learning and holistic development. This study investigates the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Grade 4 Integrated Science and Social Studies at SDN Wailiti, Nusa Tenggara Timur. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and the principal, and documentation of learning activities. Findings indicate that the curriculum enables teachers to adapt materials according to student needs, promotes active and meaningful learning, and integrates project-based activities aligned with the Pancasila Student Profile (P5). Challenges identified include teachers’ difficulty understanding learning outcomes, limited instructional resources, and students’ concentration and conceptual understanding. Strategies to overcome these obstacles involve professional development, collaborative module design, utilization of digital learning resources, and inquiry- and project-based learning methods. The study highlights the importance of ongoing teacher support, adaptive teaching strategies, and resource optimization to enhance curriculum implementation, ultimately contributing to student engagement, critical thinking, and holistic competence.
Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills in Science through STEM-Based Learning: A Case Study of Eighth-Grade Students at SMPN 1 Satap Wara, Indonesia Dian Ernaningsih; Trisnawati Saduk; Mariana Sada
Jurnal Praktik Baik Pembelajaran Sekolah dan Pesantren Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Article in Press - Jurnal Praktik Baik Pembelajaran Sekolah dan Pesantren
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.002006

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Developing students’ science problem-solving ability is a critical objective in contemporary STEM education. This study investigated the effect of STEM-based instruction integrated with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the science problem-solving abilities of eighth-grade students at SMPN 1 Satap Wara. A pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed involving 22 students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a validated science problem-solving test administered before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics indicated a substantial increase in the mean score from 19.00 (SD = 8.429 in the pretest to 51.41 (SD = 8.534) in the posttest. Inferential analysis using a paired-samples t-test revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ problem-solving abilities (p < 0.001), with a large effect size (ES = 0.785), indicating strong practical significance. The integration of STEM and PBL facilitated active engagement in authentic problem contexts, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning processes. Despite the overall improvement, some students did not achieve the minimum competency standard, suggesting the need for differentiated instructional support. These findings provide empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of STEM-based instruction in enhancing science problem-solving abilities and contribute to the growing body of literature on pedagogical strategies that prepare students with essential competencies for 21st-century learning.