https://journal.nurscienceinstitute.id/index.php/jsel <p><strong>Journal of Smart Education and Learning [ISSN <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20240731020017050">3063-6930</a>]</strong> is a scientific journal that contains and disseminates research results, in-depth studies, and innovative ideas or works in the field of education. The innovative work of teachers and lecturers in the development of the education sector is able to make a positive contribution to schools and educational institutions. The focus and the focus and scope of this journal include; Character Education, Educational Problems and Policies, Special Needs Education, Educational Technology and Curriculum, Educational Management and Leadership, Guidance and Counseling, Multicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Basic Education, Non-formal Education, Teaching and Learning, Educational Assessment and Evaluation, and other topics.</p> <p>All manuscripts submitted to the journal recommended being written in good <strong>English</strong> or <strong>Bahasa</strong>. Authors for whom English is not their native language are encouraged to have their paper checked before submission for grammar and clarity. The work should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. The official language of the manuscript to published in the <strong>Journal of Smart Education and Learning</strong> in English and Bahasa. <strong>Journal of Smart Education and Learning</strong> is a journal published twice a year by the Nur Science Institute.</p> en-US journal.jsel@gmail.com (Mamang Efendy) Fery@gmail.com (Fery Tino) Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:38:33 +0700 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://journal.nurscienceinstitute.id/index.php/jsel/article/view/1648 <p>Teaching difficulties are a big obstacle for teachers, especially in managing the student learning environment. These barriers can be psychological, sociological, or physiological. The Independent Curriculum emphasizes student independence and requires adjustments to technology and infrastructure. Observations show that FKIP UNADA Banda Aceh students have not mastered the teaching materials based on the Independent Curriculum. This study analyzes these difficulties and aims to determine the difficulties of geography education students in understanding the high school teaching materials based on the Independent Curriculum at FKIP UNADA Banda Aceh. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. The study results showed that 77.1% of Geography Education students had a "very understanding" understanding of high school teaching materials based on the Independent Curriculum. However, they face difficulties understanding the new curriculum's principles, having limited teaching experience, and lacking practice. The availability of quality learning resources also affects the ability to implement the curriculum. Of the six indicators, two indicators, namely student involvement (81.9%) and creativity in learning (77.1%), obtained high percentage values, while two indicators had low percentage values, namely critical thinking (75%) and feedback (76.4%).</p> Devya Kartika, Intan Wahyuni, Artina Artina Copyright (c) 2025 Devya Kartika, Intan Wahyuni, Artina Artina https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://journal.nurscienceinstitute.id/index.php/jsel/article/view/1648 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700