Elementary School Teachers’ Challenges to Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Kurikulum Merdeka

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10.2991/978-2-38476-245-3_44How to use a DOI?

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Differentiated Instruction; Kurikulum Merdeka; Elementary School Teacher

Abstract

Each individual has different characteristics and needs, especially in learning. Teachers have a very important role in facilitating the learning needs of each student. This study aims to explain the implementation and challenges experienced by teachers in implementing Differentiated Instruction in elementary schools. This study used qualitative descriptive method. The research data was obtained through FGD with teachers from several regions in Indonesia followed by interviews with 4 teachers who were selected purposively. In-depth interviews were also conducted with two Curriculum Merdeka trainers from the Sleman District Education Office, Yogyakarta. The results showed that the implementation of Differentiated Instruction is still rarely carried out by teachers because there are still many teachers who experience obstacles. The obstacles experienced by teachers in implementing differentiation learning are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include time constraints and different learning strategies caused by teachers’ ability to conduct diagnostic assessments to determine student needs. External factors include: leadership carrying capacity, school culture, and flexible curriculum. The obstacles experienced by teachers can be reduced by providing support so that a mindset is formed to always change for the better, training that improves teacher professionalism, a supportive environment for mutual collaboration, and a flexible curriculum with educational goals.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ria Alfian Rizkya Putri
AU  - Nur Aeni Ariyanti
AU  - Sugito
AU  - Rahayu Condro Murti
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/20
TI  - Elementary School Teachers’ Challenges to Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Kurikulum Merdeka
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Issues in Education (ICCIE 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 421
EP  - 431
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-245-3_44
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-245-3_44
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