Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Jurnal Tunas Pendidikan is committed to disseminating conceptual ideas, innovative perspectives, and research findings that contribute to the advancement of educational knowledge and practice. The journal welcomes scholarly articles related to the development of theories, models, strategies, methods, evaluation approaches, and instructional innovations across various levels of education. The focus and scope of Jurnal Tunas Pendidikan include the following areas:

1.      Elementary School Teacher Education

This area encompasses research and conceptual studies on the education of prospective elementary school teachers, teacher competency development, curriculum, instructional strategies and methods, classroom management, learning assessment, and the development of teaching materials that support the improvement of instructional quality in elementary schools.

2.      Early Childhood Teacher Education

This area includes research and studies on the education and competency development of prospective early childhood education teachers, approaches to early childhood learning, and children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical-motor development, as well as the development of religious and moral values. It also covers curriculum development, developmental assessment, and the creation of learning environments that optimally support children's growth and development.

3.      Kindergarten Teacher Education

This area focuses on research and conceptual studies related to the education of prospective kindergarten teachers, the professional development of educators, instructional planning and implementation, play-based learning, children's creativity development, and the use of teaching methods, materials, and instructional media appropriate to the developmental characteristics of kindergarten-aged children.

4.      Language Education

This area encompasses research on language teaching and learning, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; literacy development; language acquisition; language teaching strategies and methods; teaching material development; language proficiency assessment; and the use of technology to improve learners' language competencies.

5.      Mathematics and Natural Science Education (Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)

This area includes research and studies on theories, approaches, models, methods, and strategies for teaching mathematics and natural sciences. It also covers the development of numeracy and scientific literacy, critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, science process skills, experimental learning, learning assessment, and the integration of technology and socioscientific issues (SSI) into teaching and learning.

6.      Social Studies Education (Geography, Economics, History, and Accounting)

This area encompasses research and conceptual studies on social studies education, including geography, economics, history, and accounting. It covers curriculum development, instructional models and strategies, social literacy, financial literacy, historical understanding, environmental awareness, critical thinking skills, social problem-solving, and the use of learning resources and technology in teaching and learning.

7.      Mathematics Education

This area focuses on research and development in mathematics teaching and learning, including conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, mathematical communication and representation, numeracy literacy, and the development of instructional models, methods, approaches, and media for mathematics education. It also covers learning outcome assessment, difficulties in learning mathematics, and the use of digital technology to improve the quality of mathematics instruction.

8.      Evaluation in Education and Learning

This area encompasses research on educational program evaluation, learning assessment, learning outcome measurement, the development and validation of assessment instruments, curriculum evaluation, instructional model evaluation, and the analysis of the effectiveness and quality of the learning process. It also includes formative and summative evaluation, authentic assessment, and the use of evaluation data to support decision-making and improve educational quality.

9.      Innovation in Education and Learning

This area includes research and development on innovations in educational practices and learning processes, including the development of innovative instructional models, the implementation of new pedagogical approaches, project-based and case-based learning, collaborative learning, differentiated instruction, technology-enhanced learning, and the integration of interdisciplinary approaches. It also covers studies on the implementation, effectiveness, and sustainability of innovations aimed at improving the quality of learning processes and outcomes.

10.  Instructional Media Development

This area encompasses research and development on various types of instructional media, including print-based, visual, audio, audiovisual, digital, and interactive media. It covers the development of modules, textbooks, student worksheets, instructional videos, interactive multimedia, educational applications, and the integration of digital technology into teaching and learning. Studies may also examine the validity, practicality, accessibility, and effectiveness of instructional media in supporting learner engagement and the achievement of educational objectives.