1. Literacy policy in Southeast Asia: a comparative study between Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia
- Author
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Evi Fatimatur Rusydiyah, Zaini Tamin AR, and Moh. Rifqi Rahman
- Subjects
Test ,Bildungssystem ,Educational policy ,Erziehung, Schul- und Bildungswesen ,Cross-national comparison ,Education ,Südostasien ,ddc:370 ,Education system ,Performance measurement ,Empirische Bildungsforschung ,Indonesien ,Internationaler Vergleich ,Lesekompetenz ,International comparison ,Leistungsmessung ,Singapore ,Bildungspolitik ,Schülerleistung ,Malaysia ,Reading competence ,Singapur ,Education systems ,Southeast Asia ,Student achievement ,Achievement measurement ,South-East Asia ,Interkulturelle und International Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft ,Bildungsmonitoring ,Indonesia ,Evaluation of the education system ,Monitoring of the education system ,Curriculum ,Pupil achievement - Abstract
This study starts with two questions: why is the literacy of 15-year-old Indonesian students low, and how does this compare with other countries? This study aimed to examine the literacy policies in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia and discuss the strategic policies to improve literacy in each country. The qualitative comparative research method was employed to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the literacy policies in these three countries. According to the findings, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia each have distinct literacy policy trends. The context of each country’s education system and language affects the government’s literacy policies: Singapore emphasises industrialisation; Malaysia refers to its multi-ethnic life; Indonesia reflects the 2013 curriculum. Meanwhile, the National Library Board (NLB; Singapore), the Malaysian National Literacy Agency (Malaysia), the Language and Book Development Agency, as well as the Archive and Library Agency (Indonesia) contribute to the implementation and commitment of these literacy policies. As part of their programme implementation, each institution has a literacy activity.
- Published
- 2023