Evaluation Program of Independent Curriculum in Elementary School: A New Curriculum in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Indonesia has new curriculum called independent curriculum. Independent curriculum is a curriculum with diverse intracurricular learning where content will be optimized so that learners have enough time to explore concepts and strengthen competencies. Teachers have the flexibility to choose various teaching instruments so that learning can be synchronized with the learning needs and interests of students. Projects to strengthen the achievement of the Pancasila learner profile are developed based on specific themes set by the government. This study aims to determine the learning planning, implementation, and assessment of the independent curriculum at elementary school in Barru regency, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The type of this study is evaluation study with a qualitative approach. This evaluation is a descriptive qualitative type of Stake model program evaluation. The subjects in this study are teachers who implement independent curriculum learning program in elementary schools. The results showed that learning planning, learning implementation, and learning assessment carried out by teachers were good. Student learning outcomes are better after the implementation of independent curriculum. But there are several obstacles experienced by teachers. Teachers need independent curriculum training evenly. Independent curriculum is a good curriculum. Independent curriculum can continue to be implemented.