Implementasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Teks dalam Kurikulum Merdeka pada Siswa Kelas X MPLB di SMKS Ma’arif 1 Purbolinggo

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of text-based English learning within the Merdeka Curriculum for tenth-grade students of the Office Management and Business Services (MPLB) program at SMKS Ma’arif 1 Purbolinggo. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through classroom observations, learning evaluations, and reflective teaching practices conducted during the teaching practicum. The study focused on students’ engagement, participation, and comprehension of narrative texts as core components of text-based learning. The findings indicate that the implementation of text-based English instruction aligns with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum, particularly student-centered learning, contextual understanding, and literacy development. Moreover, the learning activities significantly improved students’ active participation, collaborative interaction, and ability to construct simple narrative texts. The implementation also contributed to the enhancement of pedagogical competence, especially in lesson planning, classroom management, and authentic assessment practices. Therefore, text-based English learning can be considered an effective instructional approach to support literacy-oriented learning and strengthen the successful implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in vocational secondary education.