Enhancing English Language Mastery by Cambridge Syllabus in Secondary School: The Significance of Independent Curriculum Implementation

Abstract

Independent  Curriculum  which  is  officially  implemented  in  Indonesia has  significantly  opened  more opportunities to all teachers in order to design teaching-learning activities adjusted to students’ convenience in learning process. This methodological article discusses the implementation of Independent Curriculum in order to enhance English Language Mastery by integrating and developing Cambridge syllabus in SMA Unggul Del. This paper targeted grade X who has been running the Independent Curriculum started in academic year 2023/2024. Consequently, this methodological review was based on qualitative analysis by distributing questionnaires to students (grade XI) regarding their personal experiences in using Cambridge syllabus. Thus, it is found that students achieved more progresses in mastering English language due to its myriad resources and activities which could help them advance their English abilities. The presence of digital pack provides more advanced activities in speaking, reading, listening and writing. They are all adjusted to contextual activities which can assist the learners to study individually. In addition, through presentation kit and online workbook, the learners are triggered to watch the video about the essential materials.