Malaysian Journal of Learning & Instruction
Scope & Guideline
Transforming educational practices with groundbreaking findings.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Educational Psychology and Learning Theories:
Research focusing on the psychological aspects of learning, including motivation, self-regulation, and cognitive processes that influence educational outcomes. - Instructional Strategies and Pedagogy:
Exploration of various teaching methods, including project-based learning, gamification, and microlearning, aimed at improving student engagement and learning effectiveness. - Assessment and Evaluation in Education:
Studies addressing assessment practices, including classroom-based assessments, self-assessment strategies, and the impact of assessment on student learning. - Cultural and Contextual Factors in Learning:
Investigations into how cultural backgrounds and local contexts influence teaching practices and learning experiences, particularly among diverse student populations. - Technology in Education:
Research on the integration of technology in learning environments, including online learning, digital tools, and their effects on teaching and student outcomes. - Teacher Development and Professional Learning:
Focus on the professional growth of educators, including training programs, communities of practice, and the role of leadership in fostering teacher effectiveness.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Learning and Online Education:
The impact of digital learning tools and online education platforms has gained significant attention, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for effective online instructional strategies. - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL):
There is an increasing focus on social-emotional learning, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, and student well-being in educational settings. - Equity and Inclusion in Education:
Research exploring equitable practices and inclusive education for marginalized groups, such as Orang Asli pupils, is trending, reflecting a growing commitment to diversity in educational research. - Innovative Pedagogical Models:
Emerging research on innovative teaching models like project-based learning and community of inquiry is gaining traction, indicating a shift towards more engaging and student-centered learning experiences. - Teacher Adaptation and Resilience:
The exploration of teachers' adaptation strategies during challenges, such as the pandemic, is increasingly relevant, showcasing the importance of professional resilience and support systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Assessment Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focused on conventional assessment practices, as the field moves towards more innovative and formative assessment approaches. - Discipline-Specific Teaching Practices:
Studies concentrating solely on subject-specific teaching methods, such as traditional mathematics or language instruction, are becoming less frequent, possibly overshadowed by interdisciplinary and integrative approaches. - Generalized Teacher Experiences:
Research that broadly discusses teacher experiences without specific contexts or frameworks is waning, as the journal increasingly emphasizes context-driven studies that provide deeper insights. - Static Learning Environments:
There has been a decline in papers discussing fixed or traditional classroom settings, as the current focus shifts towards flexible, blended, and online learning environments.
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