^An Analysis of the Orientation of Achievement of National Education Goals through the Merdeka Belajar Policy in Indonesia^
Kemas Imron Rosadi, Anatun Nisa Mun^amah

UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide the analysis about the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar policy, whether it had been running according to the achievement in the national education goals or not. This study was important as the basis for the direction of the implementation of education in Indonesia. The assessment process used library research method by collecting information in the form of journals, books, and literature according to the theme. Then, analyzed deductively and interpretively, resulting in a conclusion that the policy of Merdeka Belajar was perceived as an effort to create a learning environment that was free to express and free from various obstacles, especially psychological pressure. However, three things became obstacles in the orientation of the policy, including an understanding of the intent and implementation that was still lacking, neglected principles in education, and infrastructure inequality. Resulting in the national education goals cannot be fully achieved.

Keywords: orientation, achievements, national education goals, Merdeka Belajar policies

Topic: Curriculum, Research and Development