Integration of Social and Science Studies in Kurikulum Merdeka

Abstract

Human life, the primary study of social studies, is primarily influenced by natural life as a human living space. Humans are multidimensional beings who will continue to relate to fellow humans and nature as a place to live. Humans are also the main subject in making decisions on using and managing natural resources. So in the application, social studies cannot be separated from strengthening the study of nature and vice versa. This strengthens tried to be realized in the learning process by combining social education studies and natural education in one subject called natural education science and social science (red: IPAS) in Kurikulum Merdeka. This study aims to examine IPAS subjects from the aspect of material content, implementation in classroom learning, and supporting activities within the scope of Kurikulum Merdeka using documentation and participatory observation techniques at Insan Amanah Elementary School in Malang. The results showed that in terms of the learning topics, the independent curriculum separated the strengthening of science concepts in the first four topics and social studies concepts in the following four topics. However, in the classroom learning process, Kurikulum Merdeka provides ample space for teachers to integrate science and social studies concepts through reflection questions, project activities, and the dimension “Profil Pelajar Pancasila,” which are the basis for learning development in the independent curriculum.