The Impact of Implementation of the 2013 Curriculum Transition to the Independent Learning Curriculum on Learning Interests of SMA Negeri 9 Students in South Tangerang

Abstract

This study aims to find out how the impact of the 2013 curriculum transition to the independent learning curriculum has on students' learning interests. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. This research was conducted at SMAN 9 South Tangerang. The research subjects were 23 teachers who taught the independent curriculum in class X were selected. Data collection techniques are by using observation and interviews. Data were analyzed using several questions. Research methods included types of research, research subjects and participants, research instruments, data collection and data analysis methods. The independent learning curriculum has positive and negative impacts. The positive impact is that students in the learning process can follow the process of development of the times where it is getting more advanced and supported by the principal and teachers and teaching staff, and students and even the institution itself. And the negative impact is that the quality of education can decrease due to changes in curriculum development that are so fast and can cause new problems such as decreased student achievement, this is because students cannot adapt to the learning system in new curriculum developments.