Policy Implementation of Outcome Based Education in Indonesian ELT Curriculum: SWOT Analysis

Abstract

The study aims to assess the internal and external potential of integrating OBE (Outcome-Based Education) into the English Language Teaching curriculum, as well as to evaluate the policy's implementation and stakeholder engagement, organizational objectives, and policy implementation.  The primary approach utilized in this research was content analysis, with SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis serving as the framework.  Thirty individuals who participated in the Focus Group Discussion at the States Islamic University Raden Mas Said in Surakarta, Indonesia, comprise the respondents of this study. In order to assess the policies' implementation and evaluation, as well as the policies' strengths and weaknesses, vision and mission, and stakeholder engagement, data is gathered from curriculum and policy documents via a checklist.  For data analysis, content analysis is utilized.  The findings of the SWOT analysis demonstrate that neither the internal nor the external opportunities are being fulfilled.  Stakeholder engagement generates collaborative initiatives that significantly impact the execution of OBE. In accordance with its vision and mission, the organization does not disclose ambitious objectives.  Furthermore, the execution of the policy has no effect on modifications that promote the performance of educators and stakeholders in the curriculum.  In conclusion, the assessment of the policy indicates a moderate influence on the enhancement of curriculum content and the creation of instructional materials.