Digital Inequality to Science Education in ASEAN
Keywords:
Inequality, Digital System, ASEAN, Scientific Learning ManagementAbstract
This article is an analysis of studies conducted in ASEAN over a 5-year period (2019-2023) that investigated the digital divide in science education. By using a systematic literature review method, a total of 50 articles were selected out of 851 research papers. The analysis of the 50 articles revealed that the research can be categorized into 3 categories: 1) the situation of digital divide on science education in ASEAN; 2) the impact of digital divide on science education in ASEAN; and 3) approaches to addressing digital divide in science education in ASEAN. Quantitatively, the data was analysed by counting frequencies and calculating the percentage. Qualitatively, the inequality within ASEAN countries was emphasised. The results of the study found that over the past 5 years, the digital divide in science education in ASEAN was mainly caused by the COVID-19pandemic and the insufficiency of electronic devices for learners, which affected their science learning. For solutions to the digital divide in science education in ASEAN, the government can help to strengthen social and economic stability to improve the quality of education standards.
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