Educational Studies-AESA
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the complexities of education through rigorous research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Justice in Education:
The journal focuses on research that addresses issues of equity and social justice within educational settings, emphasizing the experiences of marginalized populations. - Critical Pedagogy and Curriculum Studies:
It examines pedagogical practices and curriculum designs that challenge traditional educational frameworks, promoting alternative educational narratives and methodologies. - Intersectionality and Identity:
The journal explores how various aspects of identity, including race, gender, and sexuality, intersect and influence educational experiences and outcomes. - Decolonization in Education:
A core area of focus is the decolonization of educational practices and policies, advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous and non-Western epistemologies in educational discourse. - Narrative and Autoethnography:
The journal frequently utilizes narrative inquiry and autoethnographic methods to delve into personal and collective experiences within educational contexts. - Community Engagement and Activism:
Research published in the journal often highlights community-based educational practices and the role of activism in shaping educational policy and practice.
Trending and Emerging
- Carceral Studies in Education:
There is a growing trend in examining the intersections of education and the carceral system, particularly how educational practices affect incarcerated populations and the school-to-prison pipeline. - Black Feminist and Womanist Pedagogies:
Emerging themes highlight the importance of Black feminist and womanist frameworks in education, exploring how these perspectives can inform teaching practices and curricular design. - Queer and Trans Educational Research:
An increase in research focusing on queer and trans experiences in education reflects a broader societal recognition of LGBTQ+ issues, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in educational spaces. - Decolonial and Anti-Colonial Education:
The journal is increasingly publishing work that centers decolonial and anti-colonial perspectives, challenging Eurocentric narratives and advocating for Indigenous knowledge systems in education. - Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in Education:
Recent papers are placing greater emphasis on mental health and emotional well-being, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for supportive educational environments.
Declining or Waning
- Standardized Testing and Assessment:
There has been a noticeable reduction in research focused on traditional standardized testing and assessment methods, as the journal shifts towards more holistic and equitable evaluation practices. - Traditional Teacher Education Models:
Papers discussing conventional teacher education frameworks are appearing less frequently, indicating a move towards innovative and transformative approaches to teacher preparation. - General Education Policies:
Research centered on broad educational policies without a critical lens is declining, as the journal increasingly emphasizes critical examinations of specific policies affecting marginalized groups. - Heteronormative Perspectives in Education:
Studies that do not interrogate heteronormativity are becoming less common, reflecting a growing commitment to queer and non-binary representations in educational research. - Historical Analysis of Education:
While historical perspectives have their place, the journal is seeing a shift away from purely historical analyses towards more contemporary applications and implications of educational practices.
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