Evaluation of the Implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum on Students' Creativity and Learning Independence

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum in enhancing students’ creativity and independent learning through a literature review approach. The Merdeka Belajar curriculum emphasizes flexible, student-centered, and contextual learning to support the development of students’ competencies, creativity, and autonomy in learning. This research employs a library study method by analyzing relevant books, journal articles, and official policy documents related to curriculum and learning innovation. Data were analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify key themes concerning creativity and independent learning. The findings indicate that the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum has strong potential to improve students’ creativity through project-based and differentiated learning, as well as to foster independent learning by encouraging active student participation and positioning teachers as facilitators in the learning process. The effectiveness of this curriculum is influenced by teacher readiness, institutional support, and students’ adaptability to autonomous learning models.