Strategic Challenges and Integrated Models for Dual Curriculum Implementation: A Systematic Review (2015–2025)

Bening Kirana  Jingga; Heru Santosa; Sugiarto Sugiarto; Kamaludin Kamaludin

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i2.1623

Authors

Bening Kirana Jingga Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Heru Santosa Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Sugiarto Sugiarto Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Kamaludin Kamaludin Universitas Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i2.1623

Keywords:

Curriculum Integration, Dual Curriculum , Educational Policy , Systematic Literature Review , Teacher Professional Development

Abstract

The increasing demand for globally competitive yet locally grounded education has encouraged many countries, including Indonesia, to implement dual-curriculum systems integrating national and international frameworks. In Indonesian K–12 schools, this integration commonly involves the national curriculum alongside international programs such as Cambridge, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). While this model offers opportunities to enhance global competence and academic quality, its implementation remains complex and multidimensional. Schools must navigate policy alignment, teacher readiness, curriculum integration, assessment compatibility, and stakeholder coordination simultaneously. Despite growing scholarly attention, existing studies on dual-curriculum implementation remain fragmented, often focusing on isolated variables and failing to provide a comprehensive systemic synthesis. Addressing this gap, the present study employs a PRISMA-guided Systematic Literature Review of 20 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025. Through thematic and bibliometric analyses, the study identifies dominant implementation challenges and evolving research trends. As its primary contribution, the research proposes the Integrated Dual Curriculum Implementation (IDCI) Model, a theory-grounded framework designed to support sustainable dual-curriculum practice and inform policy, leadership, and instructional strategies in Indonesia’s evolving education system.

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Author Biographies

Bening Kirana Jingga, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

She Was Born in Jakarta on April 2, 2001. She is a graduate of the English Education Bachelor's Program at the State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, completed in 2023. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Management at the same institution. Her academic interests include curriculum development, educational management, and international curriculum implementation.

Heru Santosa, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

He is a lecturer in the Master's Program in Education at the State University of Jakarta (Universitas Negeri Jakarta). He is actively engaged in teaching, academic supervision, and education research. His scholarly interests include educational management, curriculum development, and teacher professional development. He has contributed to various academic activities, including research publications and postgraduate student supervision.

Sugiarto Sugiarto, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

He is a lecturer in the Master's Program in Education (Magister Pendidikan) at the Faculty of Education (Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan/FIP) of the State University of Jakarta (Universitas Negeri Jakarta/UNJ). He is engaged in teaching, research, and postgraduate academic supervision, with academic interests in educational management, curriculum studies, and educational policy. He actively contributes to scholarly activities, including research publications and supervising graduate students.

Kamaludin Kamaludin, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

He is a lecturer in the Master’s Program in Educational Management at the Faculty of Education, State University of Jakarta (Universitas Negeri Jakarta). He is actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate academic supervision. His scholarly interests include educational management, leadership, and education policy. He has contributed to various academic research and professional activities in the field of educational management.

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