Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sains Islam Interdisipliner
Vol. 5 No. 3 Agustus 2026: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sains Islam Interdisipliner

Constructivism and Self-Regulated Learning in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Systematic Review of Students’ Cognitive and Participatory Engagement

Adhiswar Azizi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Avita Aniqul Farikhah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Najwa Azizah Firdausi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Nur Jannah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Ghaitsha Zahira Sofia (ghaitshazahira1012@gmail.com)
Nabilatus Salsabila (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between constructivism and Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in enhancing students' cognitive and behavioral engagement and to explore its relevance to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study employed a systematic literature review by analyzing ten peer-reviewed journal articles selected based on their relevance, credibility, and alignment with the research objectives. The collected data were synthesized using a descriptive-comparative approach to identify patterns, similarities, and differences across the selected studies. The results of this study indicate that constructivism and Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) have complementary roles in improving students' engagement. Across the ten selected studies, constructivism and SRL consistently promoted critical thinking, problem-solving, active participation, self-directed learning, and reflective learning practices. The synthesis also demonstrated that their integration supports the development of meaningful, student-centered learning environments, making it highly relevant to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This research provides a conceptual foundation for integrating constructivist learning and Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) strategies in classroom practice to enhance students' cognitive and behavioral engagement. This research also supports the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum by highlighting the importance of student-centered, meaningful, and self-directed learning as essential components of effective educational practice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIPSI

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

Education Science. The Islamic Education Science. Educational Psychology. Learning Psychology. Educational Philosophy. Islamic Educational Philosophy. Lesson Plan. Lesson Design. Lesson Media Development of Resources and Learning Media. Learning Theory of Islamic Education. Learning Strategies of ...