Indonesia Considers Two Curricula for Public Schools

Indonesia's Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Abdul Muti, has proposed two curriculum options for public schools: one aligned with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) and another based on the existing national curriculum, Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar (Independent Learning Curriculum). The Mendiktisaintek curriculum emphasizes international standards, preparing students for boarding schools and higher education, potentially involving foreign instructors. The Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar, developed by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is designed to accommodate all students, including those with special needs, and emphasizes in-depth understanding through engaging learning methods.