Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Local Wisdom in Primary Education

Focus

Journal of Local Wisdom in Primary Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to the publication of academic works in the field of primary education, with a particular emphasis on the integration of local wisdom, cultural values, indigenous knowledge, and contextual learning practices. The journal provides an academic platform for lecturers, researchers, teachers, practitioners, and postgraduate students to disseminate original research, conceptual studies, literature reviews, and critical reflections that contribute to the development of theory, policy, and practice in elementary education.

The journal emphasizes publications that demonstrate scholarly relevance, pedagogical significance, contextual responsiveness, ethical academic standards, and meaningful contribution to the advancement of primary education in local, national, and international contexts.

Scope

The journal welcomes manuscripts addressing diverse issues in primary education, including pedagogical, curricular, sociocultural, psychological, technological, and policy-related dimensions of elementary education that are connected with local wisdom and contextual educational practice. Relevant contributions may adopt disciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches that strengthen the discourse and implementation of primary education in diverse cultural and social settings.

Areas Covered

Local Wisdom in Primary Education
Culture-Based Learning and Teaching
Elementary Curriculum Development
Instructional Design and Learning Innovation
Literacy and Numeracy in Primary Education
Character Education and Cultural Identity
Child-Centered and Contextual Pedagogy
Assessment and Evaluation in Elementary Education
Inclusive Education in Primary School Contexts
Teacher Competence and Professional Development
Educational Leadership and School Management
Educational Technology and Digital Learning
Community-Based Learning and School-Community Partnerships
Indigenous Knowledge in Elementary Education
Educational Policy in Primary Education
Interdisciplinary Studies Relevant to Primary Education

Type of Contribution

The journal accepts original research articles, conceptual papers, literature-based studies, and critical scholarly discussions that provide a clear academic contribution to the development of primary education and local wisdom studies.

Expected Contribution

Articles are expected to demonstrate originality, theoretical relevance, methodological clarity, practical significance, and scholarly value in strengthening research and practice in primary education.

Target Contributors and Readers

The journal is intended for lecturers, researchers, primary school teachers, education practitioners, postgraduate students, policymakers, and scholars who are interested in the development, implementation, evaluation, and transformation of primary education through the integration of local wisdom and contextual educational approaches.