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Main Authors: Rusydiyah, Evi Fatimatur, Tamin AR, Zaini, Rahman, Moh. Rifqi
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1397774
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  • Literacy Policy in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study between Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia Rusydiyah, Evi Fatimatur Tamin AR, Zaini Rahman, Moh. Rifqi Cross Cultural Studies Comparative Education Literacy Education Educational Policy Policy Analysis Program Implementation Foreign Countries Secondary School Students Literacy Policy Formation Trend Analysis Educational Trends 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.