Algebra : Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial dan Sains
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Algebra : Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial dan Sains

HISTORY EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN INDONESIA

Dwita Aprilla Amir (State University of Makassar)
Bahri Bahri (State University of Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

The curriculum is a fundamental component of the education system, determining the direction, objectives, and learning process. In the context of history education in Indonesia, the curriculum plays a crucial role in developing students' historical awareness, national identity, and national character. This article aims to analyze the development of the history education curriculum in Indonesia and the shifting learning paradigms that have occurred over time. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach that analyzes various sources, books, scientific journals, and educational policy documents. The results of the study indicate that the history education curriculum in Indonesia has undergone a transformation, shifting from a narrative and indoctrinative approach to a competency-based approach and historical thinking. This change is also marked by a shift from a teacher-centered learning model to a student-centered one. Furthermore, recent curricula, such as the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum, provide greater scope for the development of critical thinking skills, historical source analysis, and project-based learning. However, the implementation of the history curriculum still faces various challenges, such as low student interest in learning, limited teacher competency, and the lack of utilization of digital technology in history learning. Therefore, strengthening historical literacy, pedagogical innovation, and technology integration are crucial factors in developing future history education curricula.

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ejournal

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Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Mathematics Neuroscience Physics Social Sciences Other

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Focus and Scope Algebra: Journal of Education, Social and Science focuses on interdisciplinary studies on the integration of education, social science, and science in improving the quality of education. Algebra: Journal of Education, Social and Science has a scope: Education Field Education ...