PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PARA GURU TK SEKECAMATAN LANGKE REMBONG DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA

Abstract

The development of the Merdeka Curriculum in kindergartens across Langke Rembong Subdistrict, Manggarai Regency, faces significant challenges. The teachers lack the knowledge and skills necessary to develop the Operational Curriculum for Educational Units. To address this issue, training activities are proposed to enhance teachers' knowledge and skills in analyzing the characteristics and needs of educational units, formulating the vision, mission, and objectives of educational units, organizing learning, planning lessons, and assessing children's development. The method of this activity is learning by doing, which combines lectures, discussions, and practical exercises. The subjects of the activity are 14 kindergarten teachers. The results of this activity indicate that teachers' abilities to develop the Operational Curriculum for Educational Units can be improved through the development of the Merdeka Curriculum concept, conducting training and guidance on the development of the Operational Curriculum for Educational Units, as well as training on child development assessment. The ability to understand the policies, essence, philosophy, structure, and procedures of the Merdeka Curriculum will facilitate teachers in developing the Operational Curriculum for Educational Units according to their institution's context. It is recommended that teachers continuously enhance their skills in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum through ongoing training.