EFEKTIVITAS KOMPETENSI GURU TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SMP
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https://doi.org/10.51878/manajerial.v6i3.15453Keywords:
kompetensi guru, Kurikulum Merdeka, implementasi, pembelajaran, guruAbstract
The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum requires teachers to possess adequate competencies to plan, implement, and evaluate learning according to students' needs. This study aims to examine teacher competence, the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, and the relationship between teacher competence and Merdeka Curriculum implementation at SMP Negeri 1 Alasa. This study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational method. The respondents consisted of 50 teachers selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of 40 statements. Following the validity test, 14 items were retained for the teacher competence variable and 8 items for the Merdeka Curriculum implementation variable. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, normality testing, Spearman's rho correlation, and simple linear regression. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between teacher competence and Merdeka Curriculum implementation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.593 and a significance value of <0.001. The regression analysis produced an R² value of 0.268, indicating that teacher competence explained 26.8% of the variation in Merdeka Curriculum implementation, while the remaining 73.2% was associated with other factors outside the model. These findings indicate that teacher competence is one factor associated with Merdeka Curriculum implementation, while optimal implementation also requires school support, facilities, technology, professional development, and a supportive learning environment.
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Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka menuntut guru memiliki kompetensi yang memadai dalam merencanakan, melaksanakan, dan mengevaluasi pembelajaran sesuai dengan kebutuhan peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi kompetensi guru, pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka, serta hubungan kompetensi guru dengan pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka di SMP Negeri 1 Alasa. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif korelasional. Responden penelitian berjumlah 50 guru yang ditentukan melalui teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner skala Likert yang terdiri atas 40 butir pernyataan. Setelah dilakukan uji validitas, diperoleh 14 butir valid untuk variabel kompetensi guru dan 8 butir valid untuk variabel pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka. Analisis data meliputi statistik deskriptif, uji validitas, reliabilitas, normalitas, korelasi Spearman's rho, dan regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi guru memiliki hubungan positif dan signifikan dengan pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka, dengan koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,593 dan signifikansi <0,001. Analisis regresi menunjukkan nilai R² sebesar 0,268, yang berarti kompetensi guru menjelaskan 26,8% variasi pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka, sedangkan 73,2% berkaitan dengan faktor lain di luar model. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi guru merupakan salah satu faktor yang berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka, tetapi optimalisasi implementasi kurikulum juga memerlukan dukungan sekolah, fasilitas, teknologi, pelatihan, dan lingkungan pembelajaran.
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