Focus and Scope

Focus

Indonesian Journal of Islamic Educational Review (IJIER) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, theoretical studies, systematic reviews, and innovative practices in the fields of education, teaching, and learning. The journal promotes interdisciplinary perspectives that contribute to the advancement of educational theory, policy, and practice across diverse educational settings.

While the journal acknowledges the important contribution of Islamic education to educational scholarship, IJIER welcomes studies from all educational contexts that address contemporary issues in learning, pedagogy, curriculum, educational technology, management, and educational development. The journal encourages research that integrates educational innovation with ethical, cultural, and societal values to improve educational quality and learning outcomes.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and case studies in, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Education and Learning

  • Teaching and learning processes
  • Learning theories
  • Student-centered learning
  • Active learning
  • Lifelong learning
  • Learning environments

2. Curriculum Development

  • Curriculum design
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Curriculum evaluation
  • Outcome-based education
  • Competency-based curriculum
  • Curriculum innovation

3. Teaching and Instructional Methods

  • Instructional strategies
  • Learning models
  • Classroom practices
  • Collaborative learning
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Problem-based learning
  • Differentiated instruction

4. Learning Media and Educational Technology

  • Digital learning
  • E-learning and blended learning
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Educational multimedia
  • Mobile learning
  • Virtual and augmented reality
  • Gamification
  • Digital literacy

5. Educational Innovation

  • Innovative teaching practices
  • Educational transformation
  • Future learning
  • Smart education
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
  • Twenty-first century skills

6. Assessment and Evaluation

  • Learning assessment
  • Classroom assessment
  • Authentic assessment
  • Educational measurement
  • Program evaluation
  • Learning analytics

7. Educational Management and Leadership

  • Educational leadership
  • School management
  • Higher education management
  • Quality assurance
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic planning in education

8. Teacher Education and Professional Development

  • Teacher competence
  • Teacher training
  • Professional learning communities
  • Teacher identity
  • Reflective practice
  • Educational supervision

9. Educational Policy and Governance

  • Education policy
  • Policy implementation
  • Educational reform
  • Governance in education
  • Equity and access
  • Comparative education

10. Character, Values, and Citizenship Education

  • Character education
  • Moral education
  • Citizenship education
  • Ethics in education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Multicultural education

11. Islamic Education

  • Islamic educational thought
  • Islamic pedagogy
  • Curriculum in Islamic education
  • Teaching and learning in Islamic education
  • Madrasah and pesantren education
  • Islamic higher education
  • Integration of Islamic values in education
  • Contemporary issues in Islamic education

12. School and Higher Education Studies

  • Early childhood education
  • Primary education
  • Secondary education
  • Vocational education
  • Higher education
  • Inclusive education
  • Distance education