Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Hindu Dan Budhi Pekerti Di SMA N 4 Palangka Raya

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning at SMAN 4 Palangka Raya. The process of implementing the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education brings changes to the methods, strategies, and use of learning media. Teachers are required to be more creative in compiling contextual learning activities, while students are encouraged to be more active, critical, and reflective in understanding religious material. The research problems in this study are as follows: 1) How is the implementation of the independent curriculum in Hindu Religious Education learning at SMAN 4 Palangka Raya? 2) What are the obstacles in implementing the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning at SMAN 4 Palangka Raya? 3) What are the strategies used to overcome the obstacles of the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning at SMAN 4 Palangka Raya?. The research was analyzed using behaviorism and cognitivism theories. The research method used was qualitative descriptive. Data were obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were data condensation, data presentation, and conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis, the findings were as follows: First, the implementation of the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning included: 1) learning planning, 2) learning methods and models, 3) implementation of P5 project (Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project), 4) the use of media and technology, 5) assessment and reflection of learning; Second, obstacles in the implementation of the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning included: 1) teacher competency that was not evenly distributed, 2) limited learning time, 3) social and school environmental obstacles; Third, strategies used to overcome the obstacles of the independent curriculum in Hindu religious education learning, namely: 1) pedagogical strategy, 2) structural and institutional strategy, 3) cultural and social strategy.strategy, 2) structural and institutional strategy, 3) cultural and social strategy.