Islands Education Studies and Challenges in Learning Science

Learning science in the archipelago has challenges and obstacles even though there been a change curriculum. The problem this study is how taught context of KBK, KTSP K-13 curricula. aims research to develop curriculum from KBK 2013 Curriculum learning. Qualitative was carried out using case studies check conditions through in-depth interviews with informants. informants involved were teachers principals at 17 elementary schools as well head local education office. Data collection structured instrument an interview question sheet containing approximately 7 items developed by researcher based on objectives. analysis qualitatively reduction, data display, conclusion. findings show that 80% prefer learning be managed separately other lesson content. Although each advantages limitations. This considered more effective ensuring broader deeper understanding concept. In addition, it also revealed availability facilities teacher competence are factors support success schools. For future researchers, recommended designed showing partiality subject matter not combining one field another.