An analysis of the curriculum development to improve literacy skills in islamic elementary school based on hilda taba’s framework

Ahmad Syauqi Fuady; Eka Saptaning Pratiwi; Miftakhur Rizki; Sofan Sulong

doi:10.33578/jpfkip.v15i4.922-936

Authors

Ahmad Syauqi Fuady STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro, Indonesia Author
Eka Saptaning Pratiwi STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro, Indonesia Author
Miftakhur Rizki STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro, Indonesia Author
Sofan Sulong Yala Rajabhat University, Yala District, Thailand Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33578/jpfkip.v15i4.922-936

Keywords:

Curriculum Development, Islamic Elementary School, Literacy

Abstract

Literacy is an important skill and the foundation for students. Therefore, the school needs to develop a curriculum (planning, implementation, and evaluation) to develop students' literacy skills. This study aims to understand curriculum development to improve literacy skills in Islamic elementary schools. Using a qualitative research approach with a case study design, this study gathers information through interviews with two key informants, analysis of curriculum documents, and observation. The research analysis includes five stages: data collection, coding, data reorganization, data interpretation, and the presentation of findings. Hilda Taba's curriculum development theory serves as a framework for analyzing research data. The results indicate that: (1) the curriculum planning stage is carried out by identifying student needs and exploring community aspirations; (2) the implementation stage of the Madrasah Literacy Movement is realized in the form of a 15-minute daily reading movement, library visits, reading corners, and integration into Indonesian language learning; (3) an evaluation stage once a year to measure the results of curriculum implementation and provide report card for co-curricular activities each semester. The conclusion of this study shows that curriculum development is carried out in a bottom-up manner (grassroots approach) and emphasizes the pivotal role of teachers, as outlined by Hilda Taba.

Author Biographies

Eka Saptaning Pratiwi, STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro

STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Indonesia
Miftakhur Rizki, STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro

STIT Muhammadiyah Bojonegoro, Indonesia

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