Challenges for Principals in the Era of the New Curriculum: A Study on the Strategic Role of School Supervisors’ Assistance
The Kurikulum Merdeka (Independent Curriculum) as Indonesia’s latest education policy has brought fundamental changes to the national education landscape. This shift demands a central role for principals as learning leaders capable of transforming educational practices. This article examines the challenges principals face in implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka , with a specific focus on the strategic assistance provided by school supervisors. Through an analysis of theoretical frameworks and empirical research, the article identifies key challenges, including gaps in technological mastery, shifts in pedagogical paradigms, and the complexity of building teacher capacity. Effective assistance from school supervisors proves crucial in overcoming these challenges through collaborative, reflective, and adaptive approaches. Principal's Assistance ( Dokumentasi ) 1. Introduction The Kurikulum Merdeka emerges as a response to the demands of educational transformatio...