DEVELOPMENT OF MEKARSI (MELAYU, KARO AND SIMALUNGUN) FINE ARTS TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON THE CASE METHOD AS STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING Putra afriadi, Eva Betty Simanjuntak, Natalia Silalahi
Universitas Negeri Medan
Abstract
This research aims to develop fine arts teaching materials that are integrated with Malay, Karo and Simalungun culture (MEKARSI) using a case method approach as an effort to strengthen the implementation of Merdeka Belajar. Merdeka Belajar is an educational policy launched by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture to provide freedom and independence to educational institutions in managing the teaching and learning process. Through the application of the case method, students are expected to be actively involved in the learning process, develop critical thinking skills, and understand the local cultural context. This research method uses research and development (R&D) design with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. Research subjects included fine arts teachers and students at several junior high schools in North Sumatra. Data collection instruments include interviews, questionnaires and observations. The data obtained was analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively to assess the effectiveness of the teaching materials developed. The research results show that case method-based MEKARSI teaching materials are able to increase students^ understanding of fine arts and local culture as well as develop critical and creative thinking skills. Apart from that, this approach also supports the implementation of Merdeka Belajar by giving teachers and students the freedom to explore learning material in more depth and contextually. Thus, the development of case method-based MEKARSI teaching materials not only enriches the fine arts curriculum, but also strengthens local cultural identity and prepares students to become creative and critical individuals in facing future challenges.
