The Teachers’ Perception on the Impact of Kurikulum Merdeka on Student Engagement at SMPN 1 X Koto

Monna Amalia; Salam Mairi

doi:10.24036/jelt.v14i2.134237

The Teachers’ Perception on the Impact of Kurikulum Merdeka on Student Engagement at SMPN 1 X Koto

Monna Amalia⁽¹⁾, Salam Mairi⁽²⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author
Copyright (c) 2025 Monna Amalia, Salam Mairi

DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/jelt.v14i2.134237

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Abstract

This study investigates teachers' impressions of the Kurikulum Merdeka impact on student engagement at SMPN 1 X Koto, using Fredricks' (2004) theory of student engagement as an analytical framework. This study investigates how the curriculum affects students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral participation in class. This study takes a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to acquire a thorough knowledge of instructors' perspectives. The Kurikulum Merdeka, founded on the ideas of autonomy, competence, and connectivity, seeks to significantly increase students' motivation and participation. The study's findings show that a well-structured curriculum design can increase student involvement, which improves academic achievement, social development, and school sustainability. This study emphasizes the significance of curriculum design in creating a learning environment that promotes active, critical, and reflective learning. It also contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the Kurikulum Merdeka by making recommendations for future educational practices and curriculum development.

Keywords

Kurikulum merdeka, student engagement, teacher perception

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