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Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum Management in Improving the Quality of Public Elementary Education in Serang Subdistrict

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  • Novi Puspamandiri Universitas Bina Bangsa
    • Erna Kusumawati Universitas Bina Bangsa
      • Umalihayati Universitas Bina Bangsa

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        https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i2.498

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        Merdeka Curriculum, curriculum management, POAC, educational quality, elementary school

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        The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum requires effective curriculum management to improve the quality of education in elementary schools. The success of curriculum implementation is influenced by the integration of management functions, including planning, organising, actuating, and controlling, which are carried out systematically according to the characteristics and needs of each school. This study aimed to describe the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum management in improving educational quality at public elementary schools in Serang District. The study focused on four management functions (Planning, Organising, Actuating, and Controlling/POAC) as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting curriculum implementation. This research employed a qualitative approach using a multi-site study design. The research was conducted at five public elementary schools in Serang District. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving 36 informants consisting of school supervisors, principals, teachers, and parents. Data were analysed through data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and triangulation to ensure data credibility. The findings revealed that the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum management had been carried out systematically through collaborative curriculum planning, clear task organisation, student-centred learning implementation, and continuous supervision and evaluation. The implementation was supported by effective school leadership, teacher collaboration, supervisor guidance, and parental involvement. However, several obstacles were identified, including limited educational facilities, differences in teachers' competencies, and suboptimal utilisation of educational technology. In conclusion, the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum management based on the POAC management functions has contributed positively to improving the quality of education in public elementary schools in Serang District. Strengthening teachers' competencies, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders, and improving educational facilities are essential to optimise the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.

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        Puspamandiri, N., Kusumawati, E., & Umalihayati (2026). Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum Management in Improving the Quality of Public Elementary Education in Serang Subdistrict. Journal of Education and Teaching Learning, 4(2), 1441–1448. https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i2.498

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