Hakikat Kurikulum Dalam Pendidikan Dr Laksmi Dewi, M Pd new

Main Ideas / Concepts

• The curriculum is central to education and can be understood through its origin, evolution, essence, and functions.
• The term curriculum comes from Greek roots:
  • “courier/kurere” refers to runners covering the distance from start to finish.
  • This analogy explains curriculum as a structured pathway toward educational outcomes.
• Curriculum has evolved from a narrow view to a broader one:
  • Traditional/conservative view: a series of subjects students must complete to obtain a credential/diploma.
  • Broader view: curriculum includes all student activities guided by the school—through teachers and other educational staff—aimed at improving students’ competence.

Essence of the Curriculum (Components)

The speaker outlines several key components of the curriculum’s essence:

• Curriculum as a goal/objective
  • Aims to achieve the school’s vision, specifically the competencies students are expected to attain.
• Curriculum as an activity/learning experience
  • Consists of experiences carried out by students under the guidance of teachers and the school.
• Curriculum as an evaluation tool
  • Used to assess how far prepared objectives are achieved.
  • Evaluates effectiveness by checking whether outcomes align with what was planned and identifying areas that need improvement.

Functions of the Curriculum (For Different Groups)

The speaker describes the curriculum’s functions across multiple stakeholders:

For Parents / Educators / Society (Broadly)

• Serves as a reference/guide for implementing learning and the educational process.
• Supports the idea that schools do more than teach content; they also direct students to build competencies in:
  • Personality
  • Social aspects
  • Academic knowledge
  • Skills
• Helps schools understand and determine the effectiveness of the curriculum in practice.

For Teachers

• Acts as a guideline for implementing the learning process.
• Example:
  • When teaching mathematics, teachers prepare a lesson plan/syllabus (RPP), which is part of the curriculum documents to guide instruction.

For Students (Selection, Adaptation, Individualization)

• Selection function
  • Helps determine the scope and selection of learning content/materials and learning processes.
• Adaptive function
  • Enables students to adjust learning according to their abilities.
• Individualistic function
  • Ensures learning can develop individual potential by supporting students’:
    • interests
    • talents
  • Through appropriate school handling, the curriculum helps students develop into individuals who reflect their abilities and potential.

Speakers / Sources Featured

• Dr. Laksmi Dewi, M.Pd (referenced in the video title)
• Mrs. Ami (speaking throughout the subtitles; likely the main lecturer in the excerpt)