Student  Perceptions of the Implementation of MBKM (Independent Learning–Independent Campus): A Cross-Sectional Study at UIN Raden Fatah

Abdurrahmansyah; Welly Ardiansyah; Ade Akhmad Saputra; Imam Haromain; Siti Ajnaimah

doi:10.29240/belajea.v10i2.14904

Authors

Abdurrahmansyah Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9667-8574
Welly Ardiansyah Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya Palembang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8411-7307
Ade Akhmad Saputra Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9872-1812
Imam Haromain Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0607-7437
Siti Ajnaimah Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29240/belajea.v10i2.14904

Keywords:

Independent Learning-Independent Campus (MBKM, Learning Activities, Students’ Perception

Abstract

This study aims to assess MBKM implementation from a student perspective. The method used in this study is a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional design. The data collection technique is a survey. The results of this study indicate that students of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, UIN Raden Fatah agree and strongly agree with the MBKM curriculum; independent learning activities as much as 87.70%, entrepreneurial activities as much as 85.90%, research activities as much as 91%, student exchange activities as much as 95.09%, practical work/internship activities as much as 92.60%, teaching assistance activities as much as 95%, humanitarian project activities as much as 85.90%, and thematic real work lecture activities as much as 86.60%. In general, the implementation of the new curriculum at UIN Raden Fatah received a positive response from students. Theoretically, this research helps inform the implementation of campus curriculum policies. From a practical perspective, this research can be used as a reference for evaluating the implementation of the MBKM curriculum in higher education.

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