Melola Discovery

← Melola Discovery

Journal

Dynamics of Education Quality Assurance Policy Implementation in Indonesia’s National Education System

Forum Ilmu Sosial · Vol. 53 No. 01 (2026) · pp. 11–32

DOI
10.15294/fis.v53i01.49518
ISSN
2549-0745, 1412-971X
Published
2026-06-23
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This study analyzes the dynamics of educational quality assurance policy implementation in Indonesia, particularly the challenges and strengthening strategies within the national education system. The study is based on the premise that educational quality is influenced not only by regulatory frameworks but also by institutional capacity, educational leadership, technological readiness, and governance effectiveness. A qualitative approach employing the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was used to examine relevant literature, policy documents, accredited journals, and academic publications published between 2015 and 2026. The analysis process included literature identification, source selection, quality evaluation, coding, descriptive-critical analysis, and narrative synthesis. The findings indicate that Indonesia has developed a relatively comprehensive educational quality assurance system through the National Education Standards (SNP), Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), and External Quality Assurance System (SPME) implemented through accreditation mechanisms. These policies have contributed to strengthening educational governance, improving evaluation systems, and encouraging competency-based learning transformation. However, the implementation process remains constrained by structural and contextual challenges, including regional disparities in educational quality, limited educational infrastructure, low digital literacy among educators, weak organizational quality culture, and ineffective coordination between central and local governments. The study further reveals that the effectiveness of educational quality assurance policies depends on the integration of adaptive regulations, institutional capacity, digital transformation, and collaborative governance. Therefore, strengthening the national education system requires more contextual, inclusive, and sustainable educational policies to reduce inequality and improve educational quality across regions in Indonesia.

Keywords

Collaboration network of the authors

40 authors · 103 co-authorship links · showing the 40 most connected

Hover or tap a name to highlight its co-authors. Double-click to open the author's page.

  • State University of Semarang
  • Affiliation unknown
  • Different organisations
  • Same organisation
  • Affiliation unknown
  • Thicker line = more joint articles · bigger circle = more articles
Show as table
Co-authorOrganisationJoint articles
Hari Bakti MardikantoroAffiliation unknown6
Zaenuri ZaenuriState University of Semarang5
Gunawan TjokroAffiliation unknown4
Eko HandoyoAffiliation unknown3
Heri YantoAffiliation unknown3
Abdul RajagukgukAffiliation unknown3
Tommi YuniawanAffiliation unknown3
Ida ZulaehaAffiliation unknown3
Radini SintaState University of Semarang3
Moh. UyubState University of Semarang3
SuharjaState University of Semarang3
Rustono RustonoAffiliation unknown2
Hari Bakti MardikantoroAffiliation unknown2
Haryadi HaryadiAffiliation unknown2
Teguh Hardi RaharjoState University of Semarang2
Pingkan Anggia KinaryosihState University of Semarang2
Muhamad TaufiqState University of Semarang1
Arief RohmanState University of Semarang1
Muhammad KhafidState University of Semarang1
RusdartiAffiliation unknown1
Nina FarlianaState University of Semarang1
Joko WidodoAffiliation unknown1
Nina OktarinaAffiliation unknown1
Angga Pandu WijayaState University of Semarang1
Syakila MaulidaAffiliation unknown1
Amanda Dewi PuspitaAffiliation unknown1
Angga Dwi ArdiantoAffiliation unknown1
Tutik Fitri WijayantiState University of Semarang1
Eta Yuni LestariState University of Semarang1
Siti MursidahAffiliation unknown1
Souad EzzeroualiAffiliation unknown1
Devie Tiara NisaAffiliation unknown1
Tri Joko RaharjoAffiliation unknown1
Sandy AriefAffiliation unknown1
Trisni Wulandari VeronikaAffiliation unknown1
Abdul MuklisAffiliation unknown1

Affiliations come from OpenAlex; journal OAI-PMH metadata carries none. Authors without an OpenAlex ID are matched by name, which can merge or split people.

Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/FIS/oai, first harvested 5 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
Original metadata (oai_dc) 
<oai_dc:dc xmlns="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/  http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd">
	<dc:title xml:lang="en">Dynamics of Education Quality Assurance Policy Implementation in Indonesia’s National Education System</dc:title>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Fithra Permana, Dian</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Handoyo, Eko</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Rokhman, Fathur </dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Oktarina, Nina</dc:creator>
	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Educational Policy, Quality Assurance, Educational Governance, Digital Transformation, Indonesia</dc:subject>
	<dc:description xml:lang="en">This study analyzes the dynamics of educational quality assurance policy implementation in Indonesia, particularly the challenges and strengthening strategies within the national education system. The study is based on the premise that educational quality is influenced not only by regulatory frameworks but also by institutional capacity, educational leadership, technological readiness, and governance effectiveness. A qualitative approach employing the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was used to examine relevant literature, policy documents, accredited journals, and academic publications published between 2015 and 2026. The analysis process included literature identification, source selection, quality evaluation, coding, descriptive-critical analysis, and narrative synthesis. The findings indicate that Indonesia has developed a relatively comprehensive educational quality assurance system through the National Education Standards (SNP), Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), and External Quality Assurance System (SPME) implemented through accreditation mechanisms. These policies have contributed to strengthening educational governance, improving evaluation systems, and encouraging competency-based learning transformation. However, the implementation process remains constrained by structural and contextual challenges, including regional disparities in educational quality, limited educational infrastructure, low digital literacy among educators, weak organizational quality culture, and ineffective coordination between central and local governments. The study further reveals that the effectiveness of educational quality assurance policies depends on the integration of adaptive regulations, institutional capacity, digital transformation, and collaborative governance. Therefore, strengthening the national education system requires more contextual, inclusive, and sustainable educational policies to reduce inequality and improve educational quality across regions in Indonesia.</dc:description>
	<dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Universitas Negeri Semarang</dc:publisher>
	<dc:date>2026-06-23</dc:date>
	<dc:type>info:eu-repo/semantics/article</dc:type>
	<dc:type>info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion</dc:type>
	<dc:type xml:lang="en">Peer-reviewed Article</dc:type>
	<dc:format>application/pdf</dc:format>
	<dc:identifier>https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/FIS/article/view/49518</dc:identifier>
	<dc:identifier>10.15294/fis.v53i01.49518</dc:identifier>
	<dc:source xml:lang="en">Forum Ilmu Sosial; Vol. 53 No. 01 (2026): June 2026; 11-32</dc:source>
	<dc:source>2549-0745</dc:source>
	<dc:source>1412-971X</dc:source>
	<dc:source>10.15294/fis.v50i01</dc:source>
	<dc:language>eng</dc:language>
	<dc:relation>https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/FIS/article/view/49518/10219</dc:relation>
	<dc:rights xml:lang="en">Copyright (c) 2026 Forum Ilmu Sosial</dc:rights>
</oai_dc:dc>