Analysis of Curriculum Administration Implementation in the Application of the Merdeka Curriculum at State Senior High School 15 Padang

Analisis Pelaksanaan Administrasi Kurikulum dalam Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 15 Padang

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of curriculum administration within the context of the Merdeka Curriculum at SMA Negeri 15 Padang. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews involving teachers and the vice principal for curriculum affairs. The study revealed that most teachers demonstrated a good understanding of the Merdeka Curriculum principles and had implemented curriculum administration effectively, particularly in preparing teaching modules, lesson plans, and P5 project designs. However, challenges remained in diagnostic assessment design, digital documentation, and consistent archiving of curriculum documents. The study concludes that curriculum administration at SMA Negeri 15 Padang is generally well implemented but requires ongoing professional development to strengthen teachers’ administrative and pedagogical competencies.