WINDI TRI APRIYANI Pengarang Maria Ramasari, M.Pd. Dosen Pembimbing 1 Dr. Hamdan, M.Pd. Dosen Pembimbing 2 Dewi Syafitri, M.Pd. Penguji 1 Maria Ramasari, M.Pd. Ketua Penguji Yulfi, M.Pd. Penguji 2 WINDI TRI APRIYANI Contributor

This research aimed to describe the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum in TEFL at SMP IT Al Qudwah Musi Rawas and to identify English teachers' difficulties during the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum in TEFL at SMP IT Al Qudwah Musi Rawas. The method in this research was descriptive qualitative. The subjects of this research were 2 English teachers at SMP IT Al Qudwah Musi Rawas who have implemented the Merdeka curriculum. The data were collected by using observation checklist, interview, and documentation. Furthermore, the data were analyzed with Miles and Huberman Theory in the form of description. The results showed that English teachers at SMP IT Al Qudwah has been implemented Merdeka Curriculum in TEFL since 2022/2023 school years and made their own learning objectives and teaching modules based on the format from the government and then modified and adapted to the needs of students, Pembelajaran Terpadu and schools. The teachers also implement differentiated learning and Project Strengthening of Pancasila Students (P5) in Merdeka curriculum. The difficulties faced by teachers were complicated administration, implementing differentiated learning, adjusting project hours to strengthen the Pancasila student profile, and having to prepare backup plans when using electronic media. To overcome these difficulties, the school provides extensive support to English teachers by involving teachers in learning committees, workshops, and inviting speakers from outside the school. In conclusion, Merdeka curriculum has been implemented in TEFL at SMP IT Al Qudwah. Keywords: Implementation, Merdeka Curriculum, Teacher, TEFL