Studies in Learning and Teaching
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): April

Education Should Embrace All Potential: Students’ Reflective Essays on the Meaning of Merdeka Belajar

Roy Martin Simamora (Indonesia Institute of the Art, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.)
Daniel Pasaribu (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2023

Abstract

This research delves into the perspectives of students regarding the concept of merdeka belajar, as evidenced in their essays for the philosophy of education course. The selected reflection essays are analyzed to explore how students connect their learning experiences to the idea of merdeka belajar. The study aims to uncover how students interpret and apply merdeka belajar to their own learning, through the analysis of forty-five essays submitted for the philosophy of education course, with a focus on thirteen selected students. The research was carried out over the course of May 2022. The analysis reveals seven main themes in the essays, which include the students' understanding of merdeka belajar, their experiences with family and teacher involvement, their views on children's learning abilities, the role of schools in students' lives, experiential learning, diversity and equality in education, and reflections from prospective teachers. The study highlights the importance of promoting merdeka belajar in education and identifies the challenges students face in becoming self-directed learners, along with potential solutions to address these challenges.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiLeT

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Subject

Education Other

Description

SiLeT: Studies in Learning and Teaching is an internationally recognized journal in the field of education (Learning and Teaching) and is published three times a year (in April, August, and December). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality studies in the areas of learning, teaching, ...