Implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project Against Changes In Students' Social Behavior at Smpn 1 Seputih Banyak

Abstract

The Merdeka Curriculum launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Education and Culture aims to provide a flexible and creative learning space for students. In the midst of the high unemployment rate in Indonesia, which will reach 7.20 million people in February 2024 according to BPS, the lack of entrepreneurship is one of the main causes. For this reason, the introduction of entrepreneurship from an early age is important to form an entrepreneurial character in students. SMP Negeri 1 Seputih Banyak see an opportunity to integrate entrepreneurship education into social studies learning through the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project. This project has the potential to change students' social behavior through direct experience of running business projects that foster values such as mutual cooperation, independence, and creativity. The practice involves real activities such as business identification, business planning, and evaluation, so that students not only understand the theory, but also internalize the values of Pancasila contextually. The success of this project is influenced by the meaningful design, the role of teachers, school support, and student engagement. However, limited facilities, teacher understanding, and external support are challenges that must be overcome to achieve optimal implementation success.