Implementation Of Adaptive Management By The Principal In Facing Curriculum Changes At State Middle School 04 Madang Suku 1 Oku Timur

Ida Rasuani; Yasir Arafat; Mulyadi

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.4141

Ida Rasuani Educational Management, PGRI University of Palembang
Yasir Arafat Educational Management, PGRI University of Palembang
Mulyadi Educational Management, PGRI University of Palembang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.4141

Keywords: Adaptive Management, School Leadership, Curriculum Reform, Merdeka Curriculum

Abstract

This study aimed at analyzing the knowledge is implementation of adaptive management by the school principal in responding to curriculum reform at SMP Negeri 04 Madang Suku I, OKU Timur. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the principal implemented adaptive management through the stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation. The adaptive strategies included strengthening teacher competence via internal training, establishing curriculum teams, empowering educators, and fostering collaboration with the school committee and local community. The major challenges identified were limited teacher comprehension of the Merdeka Curriculum, inadequate facilities, resistance to change, and excessive administrative workload. To address these barriers, the principal adopted adaptive solutions such as continuous mentoring, persuasive communication, task distribution, and the utilization of simple learning media. This study concludes that adaptive leadership by the principal plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and contextually relevant implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.

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