PROBLEMS AND INHIBITING FACTORS FACED BY TEACHERS IN IMPLEMENTATION KURIKULUM MERDEKA AT SMPN 1 PANGKALAN KURAS KABUPATEN PELALAWAN

Abstract

This research aims to know and find out the problems faced by teachers in implementing Kurikulum Merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras and to determine the inhibiting factors for the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras. This research uses a type of quantitative research. The sample of this study was 53 teachers. Research data was collected by questionnaire. Through the research results, it was found that there are problems and inhibiting factors faced by teachers in implementing the kurikulum merdeka at SMPN 1 Pangkalan Kuras, Pelalawan Regency. The problems faced include: (1) improving numeracy literacy; (2) realizing the achievement of a Pancasila student profile; (3) developing student character; 
(4) implementing learning through project work; and problem (5) implementing learning that focuses on essential knowledge and according to its stages. The factors that make that happen are: (1) the lack of socialization of the new curriculum; (2) the lack of teacher awareness in adapting to changes in the education system; and (3) the lack of teacher understanding of the curriculum.