An Integrated Curriculum Management Model of Pesantren and Formal Schools in Implementing the Merdeka Curriculum
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Curriculum Management, Curriculum Integration, Pesantren, Formal Schools, Merdeka CurriculumAbstract
The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in formal schools operating within pesantren environments presents challenges in integrating national curriculum requirements with the educational traditions and programs of Islamic boarding schools. This study aims to analyze the management of curriculum integration between pesantren and formal schools in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum and to formulate an integrated curriculum management model that connects the two educational systems. A qualitative approach was employed at Pondok Pesantren Al-Barokah Al-Islamiy. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis and were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that curriculum integration is developed through three main dimensions: (1) integrated curriculum planning and alignment, involving the harmonization of educational objectives, programs, and learning structures between pesantren and formal schools; (2) collaborative curriculum implementation and coordination, involving pesantren leaders, school principals, curriculum coordinators, teachers, and pesantren educators; and (3) integrated assessment, monitoring, and continuous improvement, in which evaluation results are used as a basis for curriculum refinement. This study proposes an Integrated Curriculum Management Model of Pesantren and Formal Schools that positions pesantren and formal schools as interconnected components of a unified educational ecosystem. The model contributes a management-oriented framework for implementing the Merdeka Curriculum while maintaining the distinctive educational characteristics and identity of pesantren.
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