THE INFLUENCE OF CHANGES TO INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM ON STUDENT LEARNING

Curriculum and materials are very important tools for educational success. Curriculum changes are needed to keep up with current developments and improve the quality of education. The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of changes to the independent curriculum on student learning. The method in this writing uses a literature study method by collecting previous research results with relevant journal sites. The results obtained include a curriculum concept designed by the Minister of Education and Culture which aims to provide more freedom for schools and teachers in designing their curriculum, the curriculum changes are driven by developments over time and the increasingly complex and diverse needs of society. And has a positive impact, namely the curriculum becomes easier and more enjoyable because the focus of learning is on developing student potential and is given the freedom to learn according to their wishes. The conclusion of this study is that changes to the general curriculum in Indonesia have a major impact on the world of education. The challenge in implementing the independent curriculum is to equip students with soft skills through school activities and learning. The Independent Curriculum contains a project to strengthen students' Pancasila which can be directly applied in everyday life. Students are accustomed to using the resources around them as effectively as possible.