Journal of Social Work and Science Education
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2027): Forthcoming Issue

The Influence of Merdeka Curriculum Learning and Teacher Work Motivation on Learning Quality in Public Elementary Schools

Triyanto Triyanto (Universitas PGRI Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia)
Nurlina Nurlina (Universitas PGRI Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia)
Alhadi Yan Putra (Universitas PGRI Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jul 2026

Abstract

Learning quality is a major indicator of elementary school effectiveness because it reflects the quality of planning, classroom implementation, learning interaction, assessment, and continuous instructional improvement. This study examines the influence of Merdeka Curriculum learning and teacher work motivation on learning quality in public elementary schools in Karang Agung Ilir District, Banyuasin Regency. The study used a quantitative ex post facto design. The respondents were 91 teachers selected from public elementary schools in the district. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring Merdeka Curriculum learning, teacher work motivation, and learning quality. The instruments were developed from relevant indicators and were tested before being used in the main study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, assumption testing, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The results show that Merdeka Curriculum learning had a positive and significant influence on learning quality, with t = 7.545, R = 0.625, and R² = 0.390. Teacher work motivation also had a positive and significant influence on learning quality, with t = 5.042, R = 0.471, and R² = 0.222. Simultaneously, Merdeka Curriculum learning and teacher work motivation influenced learning quality, with F = 32.910, R = 0.654, and R² = 0.428. These findings indicate that learning quality improves when curriculum implementation is supported by motivated teachers. The study contributes to educational management by showing that curriculum reform and teacher motivation should be developed together to strengthen learning quality in elementary schools.

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jswse

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Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The Journal of Social Work and Science Education (JSWSE) is firmly established as an authoritative voice in the world of social work and science education with E-ISSN: 2723-6919 and P-ISSN 2746-0827. JSWSE publishes scholarly papers that focus on the social science, teaching and learning, science in ...