Redesigning the Curriculum Based on Local Wisdom in Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students in Junior High Schools

Abstract

The strengthening of the Pancasila Student Profile has become a central focus of educational reform in Indonesia, particularly at the junior high school level. One strategic effort to achieve this goal is through curriculum redesign that integrates local wisdom as a contextual and culturally relevant foundation for learning. This article aims to examine the role of local wisdom based curriculum redesign in reinforcing the Pancasila Student Profile in junior high schools. Employing a library research method, this study analyzes relevant literature from scholarly books, national and international journal articles, as well as policy documents related to curriculum development, local wisdom, and character education. The findings of the literature review indicate that integrating local wisdom into the curriculum strengthens students’ moral values, cultural identity, social awareness, and civic responsibility, which align closely with the core dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. Furthermore, curriculum redesign grounded in local contexts promotes meaningful learning experiences by connecting academic content with students’ real life contexts. This approach not only enhances character education but also supports holistic student development by balancing cognitive, affective, and social competencies. The study concludes that curriculum redesign based on local wisdom is an effective strategy for reinforcing the Pancasila Student Profile in junior high schools when supported by contextual learning design, teacher competence, and institutional commitment.