Tesis
Teachers’ insights on cooperative learning (cl) and challenges in the kurikulum merdeka / Clarita Dianmonica Rachmadhany
Abstrak
Diminished academic performance and an uptick in bullying necessitate heightened attention to fostering positive student interactions and skills. To address these issues educators can effectively employ Cooperative Learning (CL) methods within their classes. This gap in the research highlights the need for a more in-depth investigation into teachers rsquo implementations and weaknesses in CL practices. This research delved into the teachers rsquo understanding implementations and problems with CL in implementing Kurikulum Merdeka or Emancipated Curriculum (EC). It also examines how CL practices from the perspective of a professional development program (PD). The twelve participants were English teachers from different places in Indonesia with diverse teaching career stages. A mixed-method approach was employed involving questionnaires with statistical analysis using SPSS 30 and interviews through thematic analysis. Quantitative findings show that teachers rsquo activities align with the CL framework while qualitative data reveal inconsistencies in actual practice. This contrast suggests a gap between perception and implementation highlighting the need for targeted support to ensure meaningful CL application in classrooms.