Data-Driven Decision Making for School Improvement in the Indonesian Context: A Literature Review
Keywords:
Data-Driven Decision Making, School Improvement, Indonesian Education, Educational Technology
Abstract
This literature review examines the application of data-driven decision making (DDDM) for school improvement within the specific context of Indonesia. It examines the theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, and practical considerations related to implementing DDDM in educational settings. The review synthesizes research from various sources, including journal articles, book chapters, and proceedings published within the last 15 years, to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge. The analysis focuses on key themes, including the role of leadership, the importance of data literacy, the impact of technology, and the cultural considerations relevant to the Indonesian educational landscape. The aim is to identify best practices, highlight gaps in the existing literature, and suggest directions for future research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of DDDM in improving educational outcomes in Indonesia.
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Cech, T. G., Spaulding, T. J., & Cazier, J. A. (2018). Data competence maturity: developing data-driven decision making. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 11(2), 139–158. https://doi.org/10.1108/JRIT-03-2018-0007
Çevi̇k, M., & Doğan, E. (2023). The Mediating and Moderating Effects of Knowledge Management in the Relationship between Technological Leadership Behaviors of School Principals and Data-Driven Decision-Making. Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 18, 50–76. https://doi.org/10.29329/epasr.2023.525.3
Datnow, A., Park, V., & Kennedy‐Lewis, B. (2013). Affordances and constraints in the context of teacher collaboration for the purpose of data use. Journal of Educational Administration, 51(3), 341–362. https://doi.org/10.1108/09578231311311500
Doğan, E. (2023). Data-Driven Decision-Making Process In School Management. Kastamonu Education Journal, 31(3), 331–346. https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.910848
Doğan, E., & Demirbolat, A. O. (2021). Data-driven Decision-Making in Schools Scale: A Study of Validity and Reliability conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY-NC-ND). In International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (Vol. 13, Number 1).
Donhost, M. J., & Anfara Jr., V. A. (2010). Data-Driven Decision Making. Middle School Journal, 42(2), 56–63. https://doi.org/10.1080/00940771.2010.11461758
Dudley-Marling, C., & Baker, D. (2012). The Effects of Market-based School Reforms on Students with Disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly, 32(2). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v32i2.3187
Fernandes, V. (2018). Investigating the Role of Data-driven Decision-making within Australian School Improvement Processes. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-6155-2.ch010
Nnorom J. N., Egwunyenga, E. J., & Anho, J. E. (2023). Use of Data-Driven Decision Making in Principal Leadership and School Improvement Initiatives in Delta State Mission Schools. International Journal of Education, Learning and Development. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:260797128
Jafari, M., & Ahmadi Safa, M. (2023). Data use in language schools: The case of EFL teachers’ data-driven decision making. Journal of Educational Change, 24(4), 897–918. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10833-022-09468-0
James, E., Milenkiewicz, M., & Bucknam, A. (2008). Participatory Action Research for Educational Leadership: Using Data-Driven Decision Making to Improve Schools. SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483329369
Mandinach, E. B. (2012). A Perfect Time for Data Use: Using Data-Driven Decision Making to Inform Practice. Educational Psychologist, 47(2), 71–85. https://doi.org/10.1080/00461520.2012.667064
Mandinach, Ellen B, & Gummer, Edith S. (2013). A Systemic View of Implementing Data Literacy in Educator Preparation. Educational Researcher, 42(1), 30–37. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X12459803
McBurnie, C., Beoku-Betts, I., Waistell, D., & Nallo, M. (2021). Advancing Data-Driven Decision-Making for School Improvement: Findings from the One Tablet Per School User Testing Programme in Sierra Leone. MBSSE, EdTech Hub, Leh Wi Lan. https://doi.org/10.53832/edtechhub.0066
Musakirawati, M., Jemmy, J., Anggriawan, F., Triansyah, F. A., Akib, A., & Tahir, A. (2023). PEMANFAATAN PLATFORM RAPOR PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA TERHADAP PERENCANAAN BERBASIS DATA. JDMP (Jurnal Dinamika Manajemen Pendidikan), 7(2), 201–208. https://doi.org/10.26740/jdmp.v7n2.p201-208
Muthalib, A., Abun, A., & Linda, R. (2025). Perencanaan Berbasis Data dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Layanan Pendidikan di SMP Al Furqon dan SMP Asy Syafaah Kabupaten Jember. Jurnal Bintang Pendidikan Indonesia, 3, 138–151. https://doi.org/10.55606/jubpi.v3i2.3718
Pagan, S., Magner, K., & Thibedeau, C. (2019). Supporting Data-Driven Decision Making in a Canadian School District. International Journal for Digital Society. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:241432548
Parham, A. (2015). Data Driven Decision Making for School Improvement Planning: Toward a Model and Process for Distributive Leadership and Shared Decision Making. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:155446119
Park, V., & Datnow, A. (2016). Ability Grouping and Differentiated Instruction in an Era of Data-Driven Decision Making. American Journal of Education, 123(2), 281–306. https://doi.org/10.1086/689930
Prasetyono, H., Nurfarkhana, A., Ramdayana, I., Abdillah, A., & Asikin, I. (2023). PELATIHAN PERENCANAAN BERBASIS DATA DAN PENGELOLAAN SUMBERDAYA SEKOLAH. Jurnal PkM Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 5, 607. https://doi.org/10.30998/jurnalpkm.v5i6.14973
Roegman, Rachel, Kenney, Rachael, Maeda, Yukiko, & Johns, Gary. (2021). When Data-Driven Decision Making Becomes Data-Driven Test Taking: A Case Study of a Midwestern High School. Educational Policy, 35(4), 535–565. https://doi.org/10.1177/0895904818823744
Sergis, S., & Sampson, D. G. (2016). Data-Driven Decision Making for School Leadership: A Critical Analysis of Supporting Systems. In R. Huang, Kinshuk, & J. K. Price (Eds.), ICT in Education in Global Context: Comparative Reports of Innovations in K-12 Education (pp. 145–171). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47956-8_8
Simpson, G. H. (2011). School leaders’ use of data-driven decision-making for school improvement: A study of promising practices in two california charter schools. University of Southern California. https://www.proquest.com/openview/809f1cbe5c1d545fbbbfed9d5f44df08/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750
Viera, C. A., & Freer, K. (2015). Barriers and Enablers to Data-Driven Decision Making by High School Counselors and Advisors. Performance Improvement, 54(10), 30–40. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.21533
Wang, Y. (2019). Is Data-Driven Decision Making At Odds With Moral Decision Making? A Critical Review of School Leaders’ Decision Making in the Era of School Accountability. 14, 1–8.
Published
2026-04-30
How to Cite
Nurkolis, N., & Kusumaningsih, W. (2026). Data-Driven Decision Making for School Improvement in the Indonesian Context: A Literature Review. Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 26(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/pedagogi.v26i1.2957
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