TEACHERS' PROBLEMS IN IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM IN SD NEGERI 1 JEUMPET

The Merdeka Learning Curriculum has been implemented at SD Negeri 1 Jeumpet since 2023/2024 in stages. In its application it is inseparable from the problems both in planning, implementing, and assessing. Therefore, research has a goal to: 1). Knowing the problem in applying the Merdeka Curriculum Learning Class I and IV SD Negeri 1 Jeumpet, 2). Knowing the efforts made in overcoming problems on the application of the Merdeka Curriculum Learning Class I and IV SD Negeri 1 Jeumpet. This research is a qualitative description research. The data collection process is carried out using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis conducted by researchers using data reduction methods, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that: First the application of the Merdeka curriculum in SD Negeri 1 Jeumpet Class I and IV applies Pancasila Student Profiles with project -based learning, subject -based learning Second, the problems faced by preparing learning tools such as CP, TP, ATP, and Teaching Module, difficulty in determining learning strategies and methods, limited student books, teaching materials that are too broad, determining class projects that are in accordance with learning material, determining suitable assessments with material. Third, the efforts made by teachers in the problematic implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Class I and IV SD Negeri 1 Jeumpet, namely by holding routine meetings with KKG, PMO assistance, using alphabetical books, writing on written board, making worksheets, and making formats for the project itself, continuing the project at home, making notes, and following training in the implementation of the Merdeka Learning Curriculum. It can be concluded that the teacher's problem in implementing the independent curriculum can be overcome by the teacher with the efforts that have been made.