Implementation Of P5 Project In Paud: Curriculum Innovation And Assessment System For Character Education

Abstract

The Pancasila Learner Profile Strengthening Project (Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila - P5) is one of the main elements of Merdeka Curriculum that aims to instill Pancasila values from an early age through project-based learning. This study aims to explore the curriculum management and assessment system in the implementation of P5 in several PAUD in Cirebon. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with data collection techniques through key personal interviews (principals, teachers, and parents), observation of project activities, and literature study. Data analysis was conducted using thematic coding to identify key patterns in the implementation of P5. The results show that the management of P5 implementation involves structured planning, implementation, and evaluation stages with close collaboration between principals, teachers, parents, and the community. The chosen project theme is tailored to local needs, such as environmental conservation, which is relevant to the context of children's lives. In terms of the assessment system, competency-based approaches and observation of children's development are used to evaluate aspects of character and social skills, although challenges such as the lack of specific indicators and limited observation time are still a major obstacle. This study concludes that the implementation of P5 requires adaptive curriculum management, comprehensive assessment guidelines, and strong stakeholder involvement to ensure program success. Practical implications include the need for intensive training for teachers, development of an assessment guide based on Pancasila values, and strengthening the role of parents and communities in supporting early childhood learning. The findings make an important contribution to optimizing the implementation of P5 as a character education approach in ECD, while offering insights for the development of education policy and practice in Indonesia.