Focus and Scope
PEN Journal: Primary Education Nexus is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of scholarly research, innovative practices, and professional developments in the field of basic and primary education. The journal provides a platform for researchers, lecturers, teachers, students, education practitioners, and policymakers to publish high-quality academic contributions that advance educational knowledge, pedagogical practices, curriculum development, and learning innovation in primary education.
The journal welcomes manuscripts that explore theoretical perspectives, empirical research findings, practical innovations, and evidence-based educational practices. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Basic and primary education studies
- Primary school teacher education and professional development
- Curriculum development and instructional design in primary education
- Teaching strategies, learning models, and pedagogical innovation
- Literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning competencies
- Learning media, digital learning, and educational technology integration
- Assessment, evaluation, and classroom-based measurement
- Classroom action research and school-based educational research
- Inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and special educational needs in primary schools
- Character education, values education, and social-emotional learning
- Teaching and learning of science, mathematics, language, social studies, arts, and physical education at the primary school level
- Educational policy, school management, and leadership in basic education
- Local wisdom, multicultural education, and community-based learning
- Best practices, educational innovation, and professional experiences in primary school teaching and learning
PEN Journal: Primary Education Nexus accepts original research articles, conceptual and theoretical papers, literature reviews, case studies, classroom action research reports, and best practice reports that are relevant to basic education, primary education, and primary school teacher education. The journal aims to strengthen the connection between educational research and practice while contributing to the continuous improvement of learning quality, educational innovation, and professional development in primary education.