The challenges faced by English teachers of the elementary schools in implementing Kurikulum Merdeka

Dhila Primayunika Sugiyanta, Nur Fatimah

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Muhammadiyah Purwodiningratan Elementary School implemented the Kurikulum Merdeka. Some schools find its implementation quite challenging. This study aims to discover the challenges English teachers face at SD Muhammadiyah Purwodiningratan in implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka and how they overcome them. The research method used is a descriptive research design with a qualitative approach. This research used purposive sampling. This research was conducted at Purwodiningratan Muhammadiyah Elementary School. Purwodiningratan Muhammadiyah Elementary School. The research participants consisted of 2 English teachers at SD Muhammadiyah Purwodiningratan. Data were collected using semi structure interviews and interview guide. This study uses the Miles and Huberman model method for data analysis. The results showed that the challenges experienced by English teachers at SD Muhammadiyah Purwodiningratan were increasing teacher load, different learning implementation, learning media, student participation, time allocation, and outing class implementation. The teachers have several ways to overcome these challenges.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12928/iucee2024.v3i1.14635

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