Students’ Perception On The Implementation Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) at English Department in The Eighth Semester University HKBP Nommensen Medan

Abstract

This study aims to determine students' perceptions of implementing the MBKM program at the English Department in the Eighth Semester of University HKBP Nommensen Medan. The Researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. The population is eighth-semester students in the English Department, amounting to 30 students. Data was collected through questionnaires and Interviews. To collect data, the Researcher gave ten statements in the form of a questionnaire and then distributed them to 30 students and five questions through interviews with ten students. From the questionnaire results, the Researcher concluded that students felt helped by their experiences in the MBKM program, as many as participant 57% of whom strongly agreed that the MBKM program affected the improvement of their teaching and soft skills. From the interviews, the Researcher also concluded that students' perceptions of implementing the MBKM program impacted teaching skills and learning practices in the field, as evidenced by the program's success. Students think that participating in the MBKM program can improve their abilities, achieve inclusive and high-quality education, improve their character, become more confident, and develop communication skills.