Managing Curriculum for Environmental Character Education: Challenges in Implementing Kurikulum Merdeka in Indonesia

Cut Raflizar; Niswanto Niswanto; Hizir Hizir

doi:10.55927/esa.v4i2.32

Authors

Cut Raflizar Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh
Niswanto Niswanto Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh
Hizir Hizir Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/esa.v4i2.32

Keywords:

Kurikulum Merdeka, Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5), Environmental Awareness, Character Development

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka and Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) in high schools within the Bakongan region, Indonesia, with a focus on fostering environmental awareness and character development among students. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and document analysis involving school administrators, teachers, and students at SMAN 1 Bakongan and SMAN 1 Kota Bahagia.

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