LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Learning Spaces
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Learning Environments:
The journal emphasizes the investigation of physical, social, and psychological aspects of learning environments in various educational contexts, including K-12 and higher education. - Impact of Educational Innovations:
It focuses on how innovative pedagogical strategies, technologies, and learning spaces influence student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. - Student and Teacher Interactions:
Research on the dynamics of teacher-student relationships and peer interactions is a core area, examining how these relationships affect the learning experience. - Assessment and Measurement:
The journal publishes studies that develop and validate tools for measuring perceptions of learning environments, including classroom climate, school climate, and instructional quality. - Cultural and Contextual Factors:
It addresses the influence of cultural and contextual factors on learning, including how these elements shape educational experiences and outcomes. - Mental Health and Well-being:
There is a focus on understanding the role of learning environments in supporting student mental health and well-being, particularly in the context of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trending and Emerging
- Hybrid and Online Learning Models:
There is a notable increase in studies addressing hybrid and online learning environments, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for effective strategies in these settings. - Flexible Learning Spaces:
Research on the design and implementation of flexible learning spaces is trending, with a focus on how physical environments can enhance learning experiences and engagement. - Mental Health and Well-being in Education:
Emerging themes include the examination of mental health and well-being in educational contexts, particularly how learning environments can support students' emotional and psychological needs. - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy:
There is a growing emphasis on culturally responsive learning environments that recognize and address diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational practices. - Technology Integration in Learning:
The integration of technology in learning environments is increasingly being explored, with research focusing on its impact on engagement, communication, and collaboration among students. - Social-Emotional Learning:
Research on social-emotional learning (SEL) within various educational environments is becoming more prominent, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence alongside academic achievement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Classroom Settings:
Research specifically centered on conventional classroom settings has decreased, as the journal increasingly prioritizes studies on innovative and flexible learning environments. - Single-Dimensional Learning Environments:
There is a waning emphasis on studies that consider learning environments in isolation, with a growing preference for multi-dimensional analyses that incorporate various influencing factors. - Static vs. Dynamic Learning Environments:
Themes exploring static learning environments without considering their evolution or adaptability in response to pedagogical changes have become less prevalent. - Teacher-Centric Approaches:
Research focusing predominantly on teacher-centered pedagogies is declining, as the journal shifts towards more collaborative and student-centered learning models.
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