THE ANALYSIS OF THE FORMAT AND PRESENTATION OF ENGLISH COURSE IN CURRICULUM MERDEKA

This article discusses the analysis of the format and presentation of the English course in the Merdeka Curriculum. The Merdeka Curriculum is a curriculum with an intracurricular learning system that provides teachers with the freedom to choose teaching materials according to the needs and interests of the students. English is one of the subjects programmed in the Merdeka Curriculum. The English language learning in the Merdeka Curriculum is designed to help individuals improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. This research adopts a library research method by collecting data and information from relevant literature sources. The collected data is analyzed through a review and understanding of existing literature. The research findings indicate that the Merdeka Curriculum provides comprehensive guidelines regarding identity, structure, teaching methods, and assessment, with a focus on flexibility in subject selection and the development of individual potential.


INTRODUCTION
Education encompasses a series of activities aimed at fostering potential, acquiring knowledge, shaping character, and enhancing critical thinking skills.Consequently, education plays a crucial role, particularly in nationbuilding, prompting the Indonesian government to consistently strive for educational improvement in order to produce exceptional, morally upright young generations capable of contributing to the nation's progress.The effectiveness of educational policies is often reflected in curriculum implementation, as the curriculum is regarded as the cornerstone of education, determining its advancement.In this regard, the Indonesian government has introduced various policies and innovative programs to support the development of education within the country, including the Merdeka Curriculum program, initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.
The curriculum comprises a collection of value designs encompassing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects that are imparted to learners.The Merdeka curriculum represents a diverse intracurricular learning system that affords teachers greater flexibility in selecting teaching materials, thereby facilitating personalized learning based on students' needs and interests.Conceived as a response to the educational setbacks and crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Merdeka curriculum constitutes a reorganization or revitalization of Indonesia's national education system, geared towards adapting to change and propelling the nation forward.Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated remote learning from home, the learning process under the Merdeka Belajar initiative remains enjoyable and highly engaging, with the aim of fostering a pleasant environment for teachers, students, and parents.
The Merdeka curriculum includes curriculum format and presentation.The curiculum's format covers curriculum identity, structure, subject descriptions, teaching methods, assessment, and development.The curriculum's presentation focuses on flexibility in subject selection, nurturing individual potential, innovative teaching methods, evaluations, and teacher support.English, an important subject in the curriculum, has its own format.Teaching English in Indonesia is crucial due to its international status and widespread use in domains like the internet and public facilities.
In the current era of globalization, proficiency in the English language has become highly important in various aspects of life, including education, career, and cross-cultural communication.The Indonesian government recognizes the significance of English language mastery for the younger generation to compete globally.Therefore, the Indonesian government has launched a program called "Kurikulum Merdeka" that introduces a new format and presentation for the English language subject in the national curriculum.The purpose of this change is to enhance students' English language skills.
This research aims to analyze the format and presentation of the English language subject in the Kurikulum Merdeka.The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the new format in improving students' English language

RESULT AND DISCUSSION
The implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum in Indonesia encompasses various concepts and aims to address the challenges faced by educators.It provides freedom and autonomy for both teachers and students in the learning process, reducing administrative burdens and allowing for diverse types of assessment.The curriculum emphasizes the role of teachers in shaping the nation's future through creative learning, supported by beneficial education policies.It also focuses on developing essential competencies relevant to students' chosen career paths and preparing them for the demands of the job market.The Merdeka curriculum is driven by the need to enhance literacy and numeracy skills among students.It is an improvement upon the previous curriculum and follows specific guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Education.At the higher education level, the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program holds significant importance.Language learning, particularly English, plays a crucial role in the curriculum, and its implementation is dependent on the readiness of school principals and teachers.The curriculum aims to promote character development and prepare students to thrive in a changing world.It also fosters student-centered learning and encourages autonomy in seeking knowledge.The Merdeka Belajar program grants autonomy to educational institutions, allowing for more control and flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.It caters to the hyper-customization nature of Generation Z and is expected to have a positive impact on the future.The recent changes in the curriculum have made English a core subject in primary education.The education sector recognizes the importance of adapting to changes and providing students with the skills necessary for success and contributions to society.The Merdeka Campus has significant implications for curriculum, learning models, evaluation, and collaboration between institutions.
The course format refers to the general structure and organization of a course within the curriculum.This includes components such as the course title, description, learning objectives, covered content, and scheduling.The course format encompasses how the course is designed and structured to achieve the desired learning outcomes.In the context of the English course within the Merdeka Curriculum, the course format will involve selecting topics, content, and learning objectives that are relevant to the needs and interests of the students.
The format of the Merdeka curriculum pertains to the structure and presentation of information within the curriculum, encompassing elements such as curriculum identity, structure, subject or program descriptions, teaching Course presentation pertains to the way or method used by the instructor to present the course material and engage students in learning.This includes teaching strategies, instructional methods, use of media, interactive activities, and learning approaches employed in the course delivery.Course presentation concerns how the material is presented to students and how students are involved in the learning process.Course presentation will involve the use of appropriate teaching methods such as active communication, authentic materials, project-based learning, and technology to enhance students' English language proficiency.
The presentation of the Merdeka curriculum concerns how the curriculum is delivered within the educational context.Key aspects of the curriculum's presentation encompass flexibility in subject selection, nurturing students' individual potential, employing innovative teaching methods, conducting appropriate evaluations, and offering support and guidance for teachers.English, being one of the subjects included in the Merdeka curriculum, follows its own distinct format and presentation.The continued importance of teaching English in Indonesia can be attributed to its status as an international language widely encountered in various domains such as the internet, public facilities, and more.
Here is an analysis of the format and presentation of the English course in the merdeka curriculum,

THANK YOU
We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported and assisted in our scientific research.Without their help, this research would not have been possible.We are grateful to our institution and supervisors for providing support, resources, and facilities throughout the research.Additionally, we extend our thanks to our colleagues, friends, and family who have provided moral support and encouragement.Their words of encouragement and motivation have been invaluable in facing the research challenges.We thank the sources of references and literature that have served as the primary foundation for our research.The contributions of previous authors, scientists, and researchers have enriched our study and formed the basis for formulation and analysis.Lastly, we express our appreciation to all parties who have offered support, advice, and assistance in various forms.Each contribution holds immeasurable value in the success of our research.

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Example of RPS Picture 2. Continued example of RPS Doi : https://doi.org/10.59435/jipnas.v1i3.73Website : https://jurnal.padangtekno.com/index.php/jipnasContinued example of RPS Doi : https://doi.org/10.59435/jipnas.v1i3.73Website : https://jurnal.padangtekno.com/index.php/jipnasContinued example of RPS Doi : https://doi.org/10.59435/jipnas.v1i3.73Website : https://jurnal.padangtekno.com/index.php/jipnassemester lesson plan, we can see that the format for the English course in the Merdeka curriculum is as follows : 1. Course title: Curriculum And Material Development 2. Course description: This course provides students with knowledge and skills in curriculum analysis and development in an EFL/ESL context.Topics include language curriculum design: the origins and process of design, from syllabus design to curriculum development; needs assessment (needs analysis, environmental analysis, & situation analysis); course planning & syllabus design: 1) principles, 2) objectives, content and sequencing; format and presentation; monitoring & assessment; evaluation; provide effective teaching; and the role and design of teaching materials.The selected theories will be exemplified by the implementation of the EFL curriculum on Indonesian campuses.Problems and challenges in implementing the Indonesian EFL curriculum will be analyzed based on students' understanding of the theory and observations underlying.Submission of material using several techniques such as lectures, discussions, individual work, and group work.Student achievement is assessed through their class participation, assignments (group and individual projects), semester and end of-semester tests.3. Learning objectives: − Students are able to identify curriculum models − Students are able to find general and specific information from curriculum development strategies − Students are able to determine the topic of lesson plans, rps, prota prosem − Students are able to find important information in texts with various kinds of development skills curriculum 4. Structure and class schedule: Meeting 1: Able to understand the material development in the curriculum Meeting 2: Curriculum development model of English teaching curriculum Meeting 3: Develop a syllabus in english Meeting 4: Make a syllabus in the language english Meeting 5: Introduction of RPS and RPS development in english Meeting 6: Make RPS in english Meeting 7: Annual program (PROTA) and semester program (PROMES) Meeting 8: UTS Meeting 9: Make an annual program (PROTA) Meeting 10: Make a semester program (PROMES) Meeting 11: Media teaching Meeting 12: Adopt various materials, both text books and other online media Picture 7 Continued example of RPS Doi : https://doi.org/10.59435/jipnas.v1i3.73Website : https://jurnal.padangtekno.com/index.php/jipnas