Implementation of 2013 Curriculum in Improving Education Quality

Curriculum implementation is an application of concepts in the form of curriculum documents into learning process. This study aims to analyze the implementation of K13, using the qualitative and multi-site study design in State Senior High Schools 4 and 6 of Palangka Raya. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation from principals, curriculum representatives, teachers, and selected students through the purposive sampling technique. Furthermore, data validity was carried out through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results show that both schools (1) have properly implemented K13, although it is not yet effective (2) its training and socialization were provided by the LPMP, supervisors, as well as the Ministry of Education and Culture, (3) its obstacle, include teach-ers’ less optimal ability in utilizing learning tools and infrastructure, (4) principals and curriculum representatives were able to provide solutions tailored to meet the obstacles experienced by schools and teachers to create a pleasant and meaningful classroom atmosphere, and (5) educational quality, seen from the achievements of students and schools is have properly. This research is recommended to enable teachers to create various media and learning resources supported by technological devices and for Principals to assist teachers in developing learning tools.