Journal of Advance in Language, Literature, and Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Advance in Language, Literature, and Education, June 2025

Kurikulum Merdeka and Students’ Perceptions of Academic Freedom in Higher Education

Sinaga, Andromeda Valentino (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to explore students' attitudes at Universitas Negeri Makassar toward academic freedom within the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka, particularly in the context of the Merdeka Belajar–Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that students perceive an increased level of autonomy in selecting learning pathways aligned with their interests and needs, along with greater opportunities to actively participate in the learning process. However, institutional regulations and faculty policies continue to constrain the full realization of academic freedom. This study underscores the need for consistent policy support and structured guidance to foster a more effective implementation of academic freedom. The insights derived are expected to inform the development of higher education policies that are more responsive and student-centered.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joalle

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JoALLE: Journal of Advance in Language, Literature, and Education is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to fostering scholarly discussions and advancing research in language studies, literary analysis, and educational practices. It welcomes original research articles, ...