CONCEPT
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): June 2025

Analyzing teacher-developed modules in the Kurikulum Merdeka for senior high schools

Wati, Atikah (Unknown)
Anggrarini , Natalia (Unknown)
Meilisari, Ela (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

One of the key elements of the Kurikulum Merdeka is the transformation of traditional lesson plans into teaching modules. However, many teachers face difficulties in compiling these modules effectively. This study aims to analyze teacher-developed instructional modules and identify the challenges encountered during their development. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through documentation analysis and interviews with four English teachers at senior high schools implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka. The findings reveal that several module components were incomplete, poorly described, or misunderstood by teachers, although most criteria outlined in the curriculum were technically fulfilled. Key challenges included unfamiliarity with new module components and terminology, limited insight into students’ prior English proficiency, insufficient training, inadequate reference materials, and a lack of supporting facilities. These obstacles, if persistent, may undermine the curriculum’s effectiveness. This study contributes practical insights by highlighting context-specific implementation barriers, emphasizing the urgent need for sustained teacher training and institutional support to strengthen module development and ensure successful curriculum integration.  Keywords: Teaching module; Teachers’ Challenges; Kurikulum Merdeka

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Journal Info

Abbrev

CJU

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Concept: Community Concern for English Pedagogy and Teaching is a blind peer-reviewed and open-accessed journal which welcomes both local and global scientists to share and raise principled approach to research on English language teaching and learning. Contribution in such areas of linguistics, ...