The Struggle to Recruit Good Teachers in Indonesia: Institutional and Social Dysfunctions
This paper argues that the struggle is due to institutional, political economy, and social dynamics of the recruitment process
Abstract
Why is it so hard for Indonesia to recruit good teachers? We argue that the struggle to recruit good teachers are due to institutional, political economy, and social dynamics of the recruitment process. We will discuss three factors that underpin this issue. First, Indonesia鈥檚 dysfunctional teacher recruitment process as a byproduct of the country鈥檚 inchoate political and legal institutions. Second, the political economy 鈥渆nvironment鈥� of the teaching profession that prioritises stakeholder interests over education goals. Third, social expectations prioritising seniority rather than merit as indicators of teacher performance. We conclude with some directions for future steps to address said issues.
This research is part of the 鈥楻esearch on Improving Systems of Education鈥� programme
Citation
Huang, A.R., Revina, S., Fillaili, R., and Akhmadi. 2020. The Struggle to Recruit Good Teachers in Indonesia: Institutional and Social Dysfunctions. RISE Working Paper Series. 20/041. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2020/041.
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