TEACHER READINESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM IN TERMS OF PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN SIDOREJO 02 SARADAN MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The purpose of this study was to describe the readiness of teachers in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in terms of Pedagogical competence at SD Negeri Sidorejo 02, Saradan sub-district, Madiun district. The type of research is qualitative. The data source is the activity of formulating the Merdeka curriculum module. Data retrieval techniques with interviews. The results of the research understanding of differentiated learning, holistic learning, and assessment activities, have not been well understood. So that the formulation of the Merdeka curriculum module is not optimal for the direction of learning. The conclusion is that formulating the independent curriculum module needs improvement. The form of improvement, namely: understanding learning models and stages, such as: problem-based learning models, project-based learning models, differentiated learning models, and P5 implementation requirements, namely: holistic, contextual, learner-centered, and exploration.