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Language Education and the Construction of Cultural Identity: A Comparative Analysis of National Language Policies in Indonesia and Malaysia in the Era of Globalization Khodijah; Suci Dwina Darma
Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Keilmuan Mandira Cendikia Vol. 4 No. 7 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Mandira Cendikia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70570/jimkmc.v4i7.2278

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Language education serves as a strategic instrument in shaping cultural and national identity, particularly in multi-ethnic nations such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Utilizing a qualitative approach based on literature review, this article analyzes the contribution of language education to the construction of cultural identity in both countries. The theoretical framework encompasses Language Policy and Planning (Spolsky, 2004) and Language Ideology (Woolard, 1998). Findings indicate that Indonesia develops an integrative-pluralist model through the assertion of Bahasa Indonesia as a national unifier, while Malaysia implements an ethno-national orientation in language education with Bahasa Melayu as a symbol of majority identity. Despite sharing Malay linguistic roots, historical politics and social dynamics have shaped ideological differences in language education. This study also identifies research gaps in comparative language education policy studies that integrate globalization dynamics and multilingual realities within the ASEAN context. The article contributes to understanding how postcolonial nations navigate the tension between national unity, ethnic diversity, and global competitiveness through language education policies.
The Effectiveness of Integrating Problem-Based Learning and Speed Reading Strategies in Improving Reading Speed among Medical Record Students at Sapta Bakti Bengkulu Khodijah; Arono Sulsain Al Qowi; Wisma Yunita; Suci Dwina Darma
Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Mandira Cendikia Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN MANDIRA CENDIKIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70570/jikmc.v5i2.2127

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The increasing complexity and volume of medical record documentation demand students to read efficiently and accurately. However, conventional learning approaches often do not adequately support the development of effective reading strategies aligned with professional needs. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of integrating speed reading strategies within the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model to improve reading speed among medical record students. This study employed a quasi-experimental design involving 60 second-year medical record students at STIKES Sapta Bakti Bengkulu. The intervention was conducted over six weeks by embedding speed reading techniques into the stages of the PBL learning process. Students’ reading performance was assessed using pre-test and post-test measurements of reading speed. The data were analyzed using comparative statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ reading speed after the implementation of PBL-based speed reading activities. The average reading speed increased from 150 words per minute (wpm) in the pre-test to 250 wpm in the post-test, with the difference being statistically significant (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the integration of speed reading strategies within a problem-based learning environment effectively enhances students’ ability to process medical record texts more efficiently. In conclusion, integrating speed reading strategies into the Problem-Based Learning model is effective in improving reading speed among medical record students. This approach provides a relevant instructional strategy that supports the cognitive demands of medical record analysis and contributes to the development of effective learning practices in medical record education.