A Comparative Study of the Education System in Indonesia and Developed Countries
Keywords:
education system, Indonesian education, developed countries, comparative educationAbstract
Education is a fundamental factor in the development of human resources and the progress of a nation. Developed countries such as Finland, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea have successfully established education systems capable of producing highly qualified human resources. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to face various challenges, including unequal access to education, variations in teacher quality, disparities in educational facilities, and students’ learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze and compare Indonesia’s education system with those of developed countries in order to identify the factors that contribute to educational success. The research employs a library research method with a comparative approach. The findings indicate that the success of developed countries is supported by high-quality teachers, flexible curricula, strong learning cultures, competency-based evaluation systems, and consistent government support. Indonesia has undertaken various educational reforms; however, further improvements are still needed in teacher quality, the equitable distribution of educational facilities, and the consistency of national education policies.
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