MECHANISED EDUCATION : A STUDY ON SOUTH EAST ASIAN NATIONS

Abstract

This paper investigates the comparative landscape of Mechanised Education within the South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), with a specific focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Utilizing data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the study examines the influence of decision-making processes and school leadership dynamics, particularly concerning staff development and training practices, on school performance across these nations. Analysis of ten scales from the 2015 PISA School Questionnaire provides insights into the impact of differing approaches to teacher training, school leadership, and governance on student performance. Results suggest that while Malaysian, Indian, and Indonesian school principals report higher levels of autonomy compared to their Singaporean counterparts, evidence hints at Singaporean schools potentially possessing greater decision-making autonomy. Notably, Singaporean teachers appear to play a significant role in key staff development decisions and skills transfer, contrasting with the centralized control of teacher training in Indonesia, India, and Malaysia by government administrators. These findings shed light on critical distinctions among educational systems in South East Asian Nations