The Goals of the School Based Curriculum KTSP The Characteristics of the School Based Curriculum KTSP

Kompetensi Lulusan SKL also guide by Badan standar nasional Pendidikan BSNP guideline. There are several differences between KTSP and previous curricula. These differences are shown in table 2.1. Table 2.1 the difference of KTSP and previous curricula School Based Curriculum Previous Curricula Created by school Created by government Based on competence Based on content Students are more active Teachers are more active Based on national standard There is no national standard

2.1.3 The Goals of the School Based Curriculum KTSP

According to Mulyasa 2006:15, KTSP has several goals. It can be explained as follow; 1 The general goal The general goal of the School Based Curriculum is to give autonomy to the educational institutions and support the schools to make decision in curriculum development. 2 The specific goals Based on the Mulyasa 2006 the specific goals of the School Based Curriculum are: 1 To improve the education quality through school autonomy and initiative in curriculum development, using, and managing the provided resources. 2 To improve the attention of the school citizen and society in the curriculum development through decision making. 3 To improve fair competition among the educational institutions in improving their education quality.

2.1.4 The Characteristics of the School Based Curriculum KTSP

The implementation of education with School Based Curriculum will involve and expect the teachers to have sufficient responsibility. Alwasilah 2006:8 states some important characteristics of School based Curriculum as follows: 1 School Based Curriculum has flexibility of principle; school is given a freedom to give extra four hours in a week that can be used as a local content or compulsory lesson. 2 School Based Curriculum needs schools‘ understanding and motivation to change old behavior that is dependent on the bureaucrat. 3 Creative teachers and active students. 4 School Based Curriculum is developed with diversification principle; school takes a role as ―broker‖ local wisdom. 5 School committee together with the teachers developed the curriculum. 6 School Based Curriculum perceived science and technology and arts, concentrated on potential, development, needs, students‘ importance, and environment. 7 School Based Curriculum is various and integrated; even though school is given autonomy in the development, school have to join national examination.

2.1.5 The Component of the School Based Curriculum KTSP