Benchmarking: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Vol 10, No 1 (2026): BENCHMARKING (Author Geographical Coverage: Negeria, South African and Indonesi

CLASSROOM DESIGN IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEEP LEARNING AT SD NEGERI 16 BANDA ACEH

Nurhidayah, Baiti (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry)
Rahmi, Sri (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze classroom design in supporting the implementation of deep learning in primary education, with a case study conducted at SD Negeri 16 Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The research is grounded in the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes meaningful, student-centered, and in-depth learning, where the physical learning environment functions as a silent curriculum shaping student interaction and engagement. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and the school principal, and document analysis. The findings indicate that classroom design in the school is flexible and adaptive, utilizing various seating arrangements such as traditional, U-shaped, cluster-based, and modified V-shaped formations aligned with instructional objectives. These spatial arrangements were found to enhance active participation, collaboration, and students

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Journal Info

Abbrev

benchmarking

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Benchmarking journals places that can receive article writers from various universities and professions around the world to share concepts, theories and innovations in the management of Islamic education, education management, supervision, managerial, resource management in the field of education ...