Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) Implementation as Part of Merdeka Curriculum at Ariya Metta Vocational High School Tangerang

The Merdeka Curriculum, a significant educational reform in Indonesia, prioritizes the cultivation of Pancasila values in students. One important component of this curriculum is the Project to Strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile (Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5)), which allows schools autonomy for its implementation of project-based learning experiences connecting with the relevant values or themes that have been suggested on Regulations of Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoEC) No. 56/M/2022. This study aimed to find out the practical implementation of the P5 project at Ariya Metta Vocational High School in Tangerang City, Banten Province, as referred to in the Merdeka Curriculum policy and its implementation impact on students. Using the qualitative method, the data was collected through online interviews with 2 teachers and 34 students who had completed the project. The results showed that Ariya Metta Vocational High School implemented a project that raised the theme of local wisdom – Cina Benteng, as it is relevant to the cultural traditions that develop in the surrounding area. By conducting direct demonstrations and deepening their knowledge through seminars, students understand and deepen the cultural values contained in Cina Benteng traditions. This is in line with the goals of the P5 project, namely Holistic, Contextual, Student-centered, and Exploration.