Focus and Scope
FOCUS
TIFADUCATION focuses on the advancement of educational theory and practice through the development and implementation of innovative instructional strategies, technology integration, curriculum reform, teacher professionalism, and student learning enhancement. It aims to explore a wide range of educational domains including effective teaching and learning models, digital and inclusive learning environments, educational assessment, character education, and language acquisition. Furthermore, the journal examines the impact of educational leadership and policy in enhancing instructional quality and student achievement, with a particular emphasis on both the Indonesian context and a broader global perspective.
SCOPE
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
Teaching and Learning Models
Innovative pedagogical approaches such as inquiry-based learning, cooperative and collaborative learning, problem-based and project-based learning, and technology-supported instructional strategies that foster student engagement, critical thinking, and deep understanding.
Curriculum and Instructional Development
Design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum frameworks addressing 21st-century competencies. Includes integration of local wisdom, ethnopedagogy, thematic learning, and competency-based curricula promoting student-centered and culturally relevant education.
Technology-Enhanced Learning
Explores the impact of digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mobile learning, e-learning platforms, flipped classrooms, and STEM education on learning experiences and essential digital skills.
Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogical Competency
Covers teacher training, professional growth, and pedagogical effectiveness, including emotional intelligence, teacher motivation, performance evaluation, school leadership, supervision practices, and strategies for developing reflective and adaptive educators.
Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Development and application of assessment instruments and models, including higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) assessments, authentic assessments, and program evaluation frameworks such as the Kirkpatrick model.
Character Education and Student Development
Cultivation of moral values, civic responsibility, and emotional maturity in students. Topics include development of Pancasila student profiles, motivation, learning interest, and creation of inclusive and participatory classroom cultures.
Language and Literacy Education
Strategies for language acquisition, literacy development, and bilingual education, including English language learning, reading comprehension improvement, digital literacy integration, and the role of multicultural education.
Educational Psychology and Student Learning Behavior
Investigates psychological influences on student achievement, including learning environments, cognitive styles, self-regulation, and guidance and counseling in fostering academic and personal growth.
Special and Inclusive Education
Educational approaches for diverse learners, including instructional strategies for students with special needs, development of inclusive learning materials, and differentiated instruction in heterogeneous classrooms.
Leadership and Policy in Education
Educational governance, school leadership, and policy analysis, including management skills of school leaders, implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, and policy innovations for educational transformation and institutional improvement.