Collaborative Leadership of Rakat Mufakat in Overcoming Limited Access to Education in the Implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Hulu Sungai Selatan

Abstract

This study was conducted to analyze the problems in the implementation of the merdeka belajar curriculum, namely the limited access to education through the collaborative leadership rakat mufakat. This study uses a qualitative approach to describe the application of collaborative leadership in overcoming limited access to education. This research focuses on schools in South Hulu Sungai that have limited access to education. This research was conducted on participants consisting of 2 school principals, 4 teachers and 2 administrative staff. Based on the results of observations, it shows that respondents experience obstacles in the implementation of the independent learning curriculum, including access to education such as electricity and the internet is still very limited. Data were obtained through triangulation results from questionnaires, interviews and observations. Based on observations, it  was found that collaborative leadership rakat mufakat can help schools in overcoming limited access to education,  including increasing familiarity and deliberation (rakat mufakat), respecting and listening to opinions, trust in teacher  competence, appreciation and appreciation, involvement in decision-making, accommodating cooperation,  consistent communication, agreement in policy, appreciation for new ideas, support for innovation learning, and  supporting self-development and various ideas. Through the implementation of collaborative leadership, the consensus is expected to be able to overcome the limitations of access to education in the implementation of the merdeka belajar curriculum.