Coherence between Regulation and the Implementation of Curriculum Policy in Indonesia: A Document Analysis Study
Keywords:
Curriculum Policy, Regulatory Coherence, Policy Implementation, Document Analysis, Education GovernanceAbstract
This study examines the coherence between regulatory frameworks and the implementation of curriculum policy in Indonesia through a qualitative document analysis approach. Curriculum reform in Indonesia has evolved through decentralization, competency-based standards, and outcome-based governance frameworks governance. Despite normative reform goals, implementation disparities indicate inconsistencies within the regulatory architecture This study analysed vertical and horizontal coherence within curriculum regulations and their implications for implementation. Qualitative document analysis reviewed national laws, regulations, decrees, and technical guidelines governing curriculum policy. The analysis focused on identifying alignment in policy objectives, governance mechanisms, accountability structures, and implementation procedures. Findings show goal alignment across regulations, but operational coherence in implementation remains fragmented. Overlapping mandates, inconsistent terminology, and weak coordination create interpretative variability in institutions. This study highlights structural policy coherence as a factor shaping curriculum reform effectiveness. Strengthening policy integration, clarifying procedural guidelines, and harmonizing regulatory instruments are essential to ensure consistent and equitable implementation of curriculum reform across Indonesia’s education system. This research contributes to the literature on curriculum policy by emphasizing the structural dimensions of policy coherence as a determinant of reform effectiveness.
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