Evaluation and Perception of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (freedom to learn independent campus) Policy for Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program Students

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the students' perceptions of the benefits of the MBKM (Freedom to Learn Independent Campus) program at PGSD UNS Surakarta. A descriptive methodology was applied in this study, together with a survey method. A questionnaire was used on research subjects from the S1 PGSD Surakarta Study Program. Data analysis strategies incorporated Interactive Techniques consisting of data collection, data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. According to the findings of this study, students of the PGSD UNS Surakarta Study Program have positive perceptions of the MBKM program policies in the 2022 PGSD UNS Surakarta Study Program, specifically the Kampus Mengajar (Teaching Campus), Proyek Independen (Independent Project), and Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (Independent Student Exchange) program.