The Integration Model of 2013 Curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to describe the integration model of 2013 curriculum and Cambridge curriculum as well as its implementation and the impacts of its integration in elementary schools. Involving an ICP class of Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) elementary laboratory school and a model class of Brawijaya Smart School elementary school, a qualitative case-study method and a multi cases design were employed in this study. The data were collected from observations, interviews, and documentations which then analyzed using an interactive analysis model. The result of the study shows that (1) the integration of 2013 curriculum and Cambridge curriculum in the Brawijaya Smart School elementary school uses a model of Sequenced Eye-glasses integration, while a Shared Binoculars Integration model is used in the UM elementary lab school; (2) The implementation of Sequenced Eye-glasses in the model class of the Brawijaya Smart School elementary school is conducted by compiling and teaching the materials from both curricula. Meanwhile, a Shared Binoculars Integration model in UM elementary lab school is implemented through teaching the 2013 curriculum thematically and the Cambridge curriculum separately. (3) The integration of 2013 curriculum and Cambridge curriculum enhances students' abilities in: a) English language; b) reasoning; c) creative thinking; and d) academic achievements.