Focus and Scope

PrimaryEdu: Journal of Primary Education is an international academic journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, conceptual studies, and scholarly articles related to the field of primary education. The journal is committed to advancing educational practices, theories, and innovations that contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning at the elementary level, both in Indonesia and globally.

The journal welcomes high-quality contributions on a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:

• Innovative Teaching Methods:
  Research on new approaches, models, and strategies that foster effective and engaging learning experiences for primary school students.

• Curriculum Development and Evaluation:
  Studies focused on the design, implementation, revision, and evaluation of primary education curricula to meet evolving educational standards and student needs.

• 21st-Century Skills Enhancement:
  Articles addressing how primary education can foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, digital literacy, and other essential 21st-century competencies.

• Child Development and Educational
  Studies related to cognitive, social-emotional, moral, and character development in children, and their implications for effective teaching and learning strategies at the primary level.
  

• Educational Technology Integration:
  Research on the use of technology to enhance elementary learning, including applications of e-learning platforms, mobile learning, gamification, and virtual or augmented reality in the primary school context.

• Educational Resources and Learning Media:
  Development and evaluation of instructional materials, including traditional media, digital tools, hybrid resources, and culturally responsive teaching aids for primary education.

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Studies focusing on the development, implementation, validation, and analysis of student assessment tools, diagnostic tests, formative and summative evaluation methods in the context of primary schooling.

PrimaryEdu particularly values interdisciplinary studies that connect primary education with emerging global issues, such as sustainability, digital citizenship, and inclusive education. The journal encourages empirical research, literature reviews, development research, and theoretical papers that offer insights and practical implications for educators, policymakers, and researchers working to enhance the quality of primary education.

Articles are selected through a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance to the field.