ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR ENHANCING LECTURERS^ UNDERSTANDING OF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) CURRICULUM AND FOUR LITERACIES AT UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MEDAN IN 2024
Maya Oktora, Tiur malasari Siregar, Fajar Apollo Sinaga, Marlan

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the need for enhancing lecturers^ understanding of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Curriculum and Four Literacies at Universitas Negeri Medan in 2024. The OBE curriculum is a learning approach that focuses on achieving measurable learning outcomes, while the Four Literacies include reading literacy, numeracy literacy, scientific literacy, and digital literacy. The implementation of the OBE curriculum and the integration of the Four Literacies in learning require comprehensive understanding from lecturers. This study employs a survey method involving a sample of lecturers from various faculties at Universitas Negeri Medan. Data collection is conducted through questionnaires that measure lecturers^ level of understanding of the concepts, principles, and application of the OBE curriculum and the Four Literacies. The results show that lecturers^ level of understanding of the OBE curriculum and the Four Literacies varies, with an average understanding of 65%. Factors influencing lecturers^ level of understanding include educational background, teaching experience, and participation in relevant training. This study identifies the need for enhancing lecturers^ understanding through structured training and mentoring programs, provision of supporting resources, and inter-faculty collaboration. The findings of this study provide a basis for developing strategies to optimize the understanding and implementation of the OBE curriculum and the Four Literacies at Universitas Negeri Medan, in order to improve the quality of learning and produce competent graduates in the digital era.

Keywords: OBE curriculum, Four Literacies, lecturers^ understanding, needs analysis, Universitas Negeri Medan

Topic: Social Science and Humanities