AR-RIAYAH : Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): November

Challenges for Implementing the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka): An Analysis of Facilities and Infrastructure Inequality at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ishlah Palembang

Irsan Hadi (Unknown)
Assha Laurend Putri Sriwidjaya (Unknown)
Jirniati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze disparities in facilities and infrastructure as the primary challenges for implementing the Merdeka Curriculum at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Al-Ishlah Palembang.​​ the research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews with Islamic Education teachers and direct observations of the school’s physical conditions, including classrooms, the library, sanitation facilities, and technological equipment. The findings indicate that limited classroom space, inadequate sanitation facilities, and insufficient information technology devices have a direct impact on the implementation of differentiated learning, P5RA projects, and technology-based instruction. Additionally, the implementation of two-session learning due to space constraints will impacts the effectiveness of study time. The research findings confirm that insufficient facilities and infrastructure are an essential obstacle to achieving the Independent Curriculum's objectives. Therefore, efforts to strengthen facility and infrastructure management, ensure sustainable funding support, and foster collaboration among schools, government, and the community are required to optimize the quality of learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPD

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Social Sciences

Description

AR-RIAYAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar, is a scientific periodical writings about conceptual ideas, study and application of theory, practical writing, research and teaching in the primary school/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. the journal is published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup twice a year in ...