Comparative Study on Hidden Curriculum in Accordance to the School Culture Development Indicator between Thailand and Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine differences of hidden curriculum in Thailand and Indonesia. Results of this study can be used to develop a strategic plan to improve the education quality in both countries. This study was conducted in primary schools in Indonesia and Thailand using in-depth-interview and observation method for data collection. This research used descriptive method with comparative types. Through this method, an overview of the implementation of the hidden curriculum in Indonesia and Thailand can be mapped. Then the researchers analyzed the factors affecting the certain phenomena. The results showed differences in implementation of hidden curriculum in Thailand and Indonesia lies on the implementation of team teaching indicator, grouping students based on academic ability, focusing the curriculum, and the development of school culture, and student affective. Implementation of the hidden curriculum has a significant influence on the students learning performance.