INTEGRATION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION EDUCATION INTO THE INDEPENDENCE CURRICULUM IN SCHOOLS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES, AND IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the strategy for integrating anti-corruption education into the Independent Curriculum, its implementation challenges, and its effectiveness in fostering students' integrity in schools. The study employed a systematic literature review, analyzing 20 scientific articles published between 2020 and 2025, obtained through the Google Scholar database and reputable national and international journals. The results indicate that the integration of anti-corruption education is carried out through intracurricular learning, strengthening school culture, project-based learning, and teacher role models. The implementation of anti-corruption education is considered effective in increasing students' moral awareness, honest behavior, and social responsibility when applied contextually and sustainably. However, its implementation still faces challenges such as limited teacher competency, a weak school culture of integrity, and a lack of character evaluation instruments. This study confirms that anti-corruption education within the Independent Curriculum requires systemic support to build a sustainable culture of integrity in the educational environment.