An AI-Driven Deep Learning Adaptive Curriculum Model (DNCL) for Indonesian Secondary Schools: Evidence from a Single-Site Intervention

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Published Jan 31, 2026
https://doi.org/10.62491/njpi.2026.v6i1-3
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Karimulloh
Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7902-1819
Khaerudin
Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Eveline Siregar
Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose – This study examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven deep learning as both pedagogy and enabling technology within Indonesia’s middle school Informatics curriculum, responding to the shift from teacher-centered instruction toward adaptive, personalized learning.
Methods – Using an embedded mixed-method design, the study combined a systematic literature review of 50 Scopus-indexed articles (2020–2025) with a 12-week quasi-experimental intervention at SMP Tahta Syajar, Bekasi. The proposed model comprised an AI-literacy-based learning framework, a Deep Neural Curriculum Loop (DNCL), and an adaptive feedback system. Quantitative data (ANCOVA) were triangulated with qualitative evidence from student portfolios and teacher interviews.
Findings – The DNCL model significantly improved student engagement (+27%) and creative problem-solving (+31%) compared to conventional instruction, with large effect sizes for creativity (d = 1.5) and engagement (d = 0.8). AI-supported formative feedback enabled more authentic assessment of 21st-century skills and strengthened human–machine collaboration aligned with the Merdeka Belajar framework.
Research Implications – The findings provide empirical support for AI-driven curriculum innovation in Indonesian secondary education; scalability is limited by teacher readiness, infrastructure variability, and the single-site research design.

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Karimulloh, K., Khaerudin, K., & Siregar, E. (2026). An AI-Driven Deep Learning Adaptive Curriculum Model (DNCL) for Indonesian Secondary Schools: Evidence from a Single-Site Intervention. Nusantara: Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia, 6(1), 26–40. https://doi.org/10.62491/njpi.2026.v6i1-3
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