ANALYSIS OF THE CURRICULUM AND CONTENT OF THE PAI CURRICULUM STRUCTURE AT ZAINUL ULUM TSANAWIYAH MADRASAH

Abstract: The curriculum, as a direction or guideline for learning, covers a variety of subjects, including Islamic Religious Education. Because it has its own characteristics, it is important for us to develop it according to its context. The 2013 curriculum, which has been in effect since the first semester of the 2014/2015 academic year, shows substantial changes in the realm of education. Its main mission is to create a generation that is able to think critically, has creativity and innovation, and can make a significant contribution in advancing the nation's knowledge. The implementation of the 2013 Curriculum is an important part of the latest efforts to reform the education system, which always follows the dynamics of life as stipulated in the National Education System Law number 20 of 2003. This reform summarizes curriculum changes that take into account the diversity of learners and local potential, as well as the establishment of national and regional Graduate Competency Standards by taking into account the conditions of each region. Although implemented since the 2014/2015 school year, Curriculum 2013 initially drew criticism for being rushed and not considering the readiness of educators. The main obstacle in its implementation is the readiness of teachers, which is a crucial factor in its successful implementation. However, despite this, the enthusiasm of schools to implement it remained high, wanting a significant transformation, especially in the competency standards.