Curriculum Development Management of Integrated IPS Subject at MTsN Banda Aceh

Abstract

Management or curriculum management becomes something very important, because good curriculum management will facilitate the achievement of educational goals to the maximum. The purpose of this study is to find out how the management of integrated social studies subject curriculum development in MTsN Banda Aceh city. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are qualitative descriptive analysis with data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusions. Based on the research findings, it was found that: (1) The planning process for the development of an integrated social studies curriculum is carried out in meeting activities held at the end of each school year or before the beginning of the new school year begins, by setting goals to be achieved; (2) The organization of curriculum development consists of the main organization of the school curriculum development team and also the organization of the social studies curriculum and the Madrasah MGMP team; (3) The staff preparation process shall be deliberated directly by the Head of Madrasah and the coordinator for school curriculum development. Staffing in accordance with expertise and considering the issue of equal distribution of tasks; (4) The implementation of curriculum development has been very good, effective and efficient. The implementation of curriculum development is also carried out through MGMP; (5) Obstacles experienced by Waka Curriculum in developing an integrated social studies subject curriculum are due to lack of teacher motivation, difficulty in managing time and lack of adequate infrastructure; and (6) The Waka Curriculum solution in developing an integrated social studies subject curriculum, namely: involving social studies teachers in MGMP, providing all school infrastructure, providing support to teachers in the implementation of the educational process, and there must be teacher motivation.