MODEL KURIKULUM SUBJEK AKADEMIK DALAM PENDIDIKAN DASAR: KAJIAN PUSTAKA TENTANG STRUKTUR MATA PELAJARAN, KEDALAMAN MATERI, DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN

Abstract

The academic subject curriculum is a curriculum model that organizes educational content according to specific school subjects or academic disciplines. In elementary education, this model plays an important role in developing students’ knowledge, conceptual understanding, and basic academic skills. This article aims to examine the structure of school subjects, the depth of learning content, and the implications of the academic subject curriculum for teaching and learning in elementary schools. This study uses a literature review method by examining relevant Indonesian books and journal articles. The findings indicate that systematic subject organization helps teachers arrange learning materials gradually and supports students in developing their understanding of fundamental concepts. Content depth is also important because learning should not focus solely on memorization but should encourage students to explain concepts and apply their knowledge. However, the implementation of this curriculum requires appropriate teaching strategies, contextual learning activities, and continuous assessment. Therefore, the academic subject curriculum can support meaningful learning when systematic content organization is balanced with students’ developmental stages and learning needs.