IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA DALAM PERSPEKTIF MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

Abstract

The Independent Curriculum policy implemented at various levels of education in Indonesia demands adaptive, innovative, and holistic educational management that focuses on developing students' potential. In the context of Islamic education, the implementation of the Independent Curriculum requires a management approach that integrates Islamic values ​​with student-centered learning principles. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Independent Curriculum from an Islamic Education Management perspective and its implications for improving the quality of learning and management of Islamic educational institutions. The method used is qualitative research with a library research approach, through analysis of various scientific literature sources, books, and educational regulations relevant to the research topic. The results show that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum from an Islamic Education Management perspective can encourage flexible, innovative, and student-centered learning by strengthening the functions of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating education. Furthermore, the implementation of this curriculum can support the development of students' character, who are noble, independent, creative, and possess competencies according to the demands of the 21st century. In conclusion, the implementation of the Independent Curriculum, managed based on the principles of Islamic Education Management, has positively contributed to improving the quality of learning, the effectiveness of educational institution management, and the development of superior student character based on Islamic values