TEACHER STRATEGIES AND EFFORTS IN IMPLEMENTING THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM AT AL-IKLAS TAQWA ISLAMIC KINDERGARTEN

Abstract

Children's education age early is an important time, with parents and teachers playing a role big. At Al Ikhlas Taqwa Kindergarten, teachers implement Independent Curriculum through learning based on project, discussion groups, and utilization technology like application education and educational videos. Teachers also routinely follow training for increase ability. Although face challenges, they do assessment and evaluation for ensure learning walk effective, helpful child learn and grow with good. Research This aiming for identify strategies and efforts made by teachers in implementing independent programs in TK Al-Ikhlas Taqwa. This study uses a qualitative approach method with a descriptive-based method. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation. The research findings show that teachers use various strategies, such as project-based learning, group discussion-based learning, training in implementing the independent curriculum, technology as a teaching resource. In addition, teachers also face challenges such as a lack of understanding of the independent curriculum. This study provides insight into the importance of the role of teachers in implementing effective independent learning programs. Strengthening a concept and implementing a curriculum which is one of the government's efforts to answer questions about how to teach or what competencies can be produced through the education system in Indonesia.