Tantangan dan Peluang Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Pembelajaran Akuntansi di SMK Markus 1 Medan

Abstract

The Independent Curriculum is a national curriculum that is determined in educational units. The implementation of this independent curriculum undoubtedly encounters both challenges and opportunities. As well as its implementation at SMK Markus 1 Medan. This study aims to find out the challenges and opportunities for implementing the Independent Curriculum at SMK Markus 1 Medan in order to ensure the effectiveness and achievement of vocational education goals at SMK Markus 1 Medan. The research method employed is qualitative, utilizing both a literature review approach and field research. Data were collected through interviews and literature reviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. In this study, it was found that the challenges in implementing the Independent Curriculum were limited facilities, time adjustments or adaptations, and diverse student understanding. Opportunities in implementing the Independent Curriculum are that learning becomes more focused and directed, students become more active, participate better in class discussions, and show improvements in finding new things outside of classroom learning and improving public speaking skills.