The Impact of Differentiated Learning in Improving Student Ability at SMKN 10 Jeneponto

Abstract

The implementation of differentiated learning is a new breakthrough in Indonesia through the Merdeka curriculum. This study aims to determine the impact of the implementation of differentiated learning at SMKN 10 Jeneponto. The subjects in this study were English teachers and grade X students at SMKN 10 Jeneponto. The samples in this study were 3 English teachers and 24 students of class X.TKJ. In collecting data, the researcher used two data collection techniques, namely observation and interview. The results of research through observations using five indicators, namely learning implementation management, communicative process, student response, learning activity, and learning outcomes. All aspects of these indicators are well achieved, so it can be understood that differentiated learning has a good impact on students. In addition, the interview results also support this. After conducting interviews with teachers and students, teachers explained that differentiated learning is effectively implemented in the classroom. In addition, differentiated learning is useful in understanding students' characteristics and increasing their confidence. However, teachers are still adapting to differentiated learning which is a challenge in its application.  Meanwhile, according to students, through differentiated learning their needs are met, and their abilities are improved. Therefore, differentiated learning has an impact in improving students' abilities.