Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila di Sekolah Dasar: Evaluation of the Implementation of the Project on Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students in Elementary Schools

Fernando, Andrew
Zumratun, Erna

Attadrib: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Islamic Primary Education based on Islamic values

This study is driven by the urgency to strengthen students' character through the implementation of the Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5), as mandated by the Kurikulum Merdeka. However, its implementation at the primary school level particularly in resource-limited settings such as SD Negeri 3 Bucu Jepara faces various complex challenges. The aim of this study is to evaluate the execution of P5, identify the encountered obstacles, and formulate adaptive and contextual improvement strategies. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data validity was ensured using source and technique triangulation, and the analysis followed the interactive model by Miles and Huberman. The findings reveal that while P5 has created space for meaningful contextual learning, its implementation remains suboptimal. The main barriers include limited parental involvement, insufficient teacher competence in designing project-based learning, and a lack of supporting infrastructure. Additionally, technical and social constraints such as students’ financial limitations, ineffective group dynamics, and resistance from some parents toward activities requiring additional contributions were also identified. To address these issues, several strategic recommendations are proposed: intensifying parental engagement, enhancing teacher competence through practical training, utilizing local potentials as alternative learning resources, and conducting reflective evaluations involving all stakeholders. Through a collaborative and context-based approach, P5 implementation holds strong potential as a foundation for internalizing the noble values of Pancasila within students. This research highlights the need to address challenges in implementing P5, especially in schools with limited resources. The findings suggest that increasing parental involvement, improving teacher training, and utilizing local resources can improve P5’s effectiveness. Additionally, the study calls for policy support to strengthen infrastructure and materials. Overall, this research contributes to the discussion on improving the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka in areas with socio-economic challenges.