Contemporary, Curriculum Change. Curriculum, Historical, Indonesian Education.
Abstract
The education curriculum in Indonesia has undergone eleven revisions
since independence, which is often not matched by adequate
preparedness of educators and education infrastructure. This research
aims to explore the meaning of the curriculum in depth from historical
and contemporary perspectives, as well as compare curricula from
various periods to provide a comprehensive understanding. The
research method used is a qualitative approach through literature study
and content analysis of scientific journals, textbooks, official
government documents, and other relevant articles and publications.
The results show that the curriculum in Indonesia continues to develop
and adapt to social and technological changes. The 1947 curriculum
emphasized national values and life skills, the 1952 curriculum
focused on the relevance of the material to daily life, while the
subsequent curriculum continued to adapt to the times. Curriculum
implementation faces various challenges, including disparities in the
quality of education between urban and rural areas and teachers' lack
of preparation for curriculum changes. This research highlights the
importance of a curriculum that is relevant to the needs of society and
technological developments so that graduates can compete at the
global level. The curriculum should be able to shape students'
characters and prepare them for future challenges, with an emphasis
on character and competency development.
