Education Without Borders: A Structural and Philosophical Comparative Study Between French and Indonesian School Systems
Keywords:
Philosophy of Education Innovation, A Comparative Study, Education Policy, Indonesia and Japan, Future GenerationAbstract
This study aims to analyze the comparative structure, philosophy, and dynamics of the French and Indonesian education systems in the context of global transformation. Using qualitative methods with a comparative literature study approach, the study investigates institutional patterns, pedagogical orientations, and educational adaptation mechanisms in both countries. The research findings reveal fundamental differences in the centralization approach, the philosophy of equality, and the response to globalization. The centralistic and republican French education system contrasts with the decentralized and multiculturalist model of Indonesia. Both countries face similar challenges in producing competitive graduates, integrating digital technology, and maintaining the relevance of education to socio-economic dynamics. The study recommends the development of an education model that is more flexible, innovative, and responsive to the diversity of local contexts while maintaining global quality standards. A dialogical approach is needed between national education traditions and the demands of global transformation to create a sustainable and meaningful education system.
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