The Implementation of Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile’s Local Wisdom Theme in the Merdeka Curriculum in Elementary School

Abstract

This research aims to provide an in-depth discussion of the Implementation of Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile's Local Wisdom Themes in the Independent Curriculum in Elementary Schools. This study employs qualitative phenomenology and symbolic interactionism methods to deepen understanding of the implementation of the project to strengthen the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme. Data collection techniques used include interviews, observations, and documentation of the implementation of the local wisdom project. The results of this research indicate that: 1) The implementation of the project to strengthen the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme follows stages of planning, introduction, contextualization, action, reflection, and follow-up. The implementation stages enable students to recognize local wisdom knowledge through the process of each stage, rather than focusing solely on the final outcome. 2) Teachers attribute significance to the local wisdom project as a good and innovative practice in achieving the Pancasila student profile, leading to positive changes in students' social attitudes after project-based learning. 3) In the execution of the project, the school actively contributes to fulfilling the needs of the project activities, including infrastructure, resources, and the requirements of teachers and students, in the implementation of strengthening the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme in elementary schools. Keywords: Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile's, Local wisdom, Elementary School, Independent Curriculum