Open Praxis
Scope & Guideline
Elevating educational practices with rigorous research insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Open Educational Resources (OER):
The journal emphasizes the development, implementation, and impact of OER in various educational contexts, highlighting best practices and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning. - Distance and Online Learning:
Open Praxis explores methodologies and strategies for effective distance and online education, focusing on student engagement, instructional design, and the integration of technology. - Educational Equity and Accessibility:
The journal addresses issues of equity in education, particularly how open education can provide opportunities for marginalized groups and foster inclusivity in learning environments. - Generative AI and Digital Transformation:
Research on the role of generative AI and other digital tools in transforming educational practices is a key focus, with an emphasis on their implications for teaching, learning, and assessment. - Critical Pedagogy and Educational Practices:
Open Praxis advocates for critical perspectives on education, exploring how theory and practice can coalesce to promote transformative learning experiences. - Impact of COVID-19 on Education:
The journal documents and analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped educational practices, focusing on lessons learned and future implications for open and distance education.
Trending and Emerging
- Generative AI in Education:
There is a significant increase in publications exploring the implications of generative AI technologies for educational practices, including their potential to enhance learning and teaching methodologies. - Equity and Inclusion in Open Education:
Recent papers emphasize the importance of equity and inclusion within open education frameworks, addressing how these principles can be operationalized to support diverse learner populations. - Critical Data Literacy:
An emerging focus on critical data literacy is evident, with research investigating how learners can navigate, analyze, and utilize data in a responsible and informed manner. - Innovative Pedagogical Frameworks:
The journal is increasingly featuring studies that propose and evaluate innovative pedagogical frameworks, particularly those that leverage technology to foster collaborative and engaged learning. - Impact of COVID-19 on Educational Practices:
The ongoing exploration of the pandemic's impact on education continues to trend, with a focus on adaptive strategies and lessons learned for future educational resilience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Assessment Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on conventional assessment methods as the journal increasingly prioritizes innovative and equitable assessment strategies that align with modern educational practices. - Content Delivery Models:
Research centered on traditional content delivery models is becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards more interactive and learner-centered approaches in educational research. - Single-Discipline Focus:
Papers that concentrate solely on a single discipline without cross-disciplinary perspectives are decreasing, as the journal increasingly values interdisciplinary approaches to educational challenges. - Physical Classroom Dynamics:
With the rise of online and hybrid learning models, studies focusing exclusively on physical classroom dynamics are becoming less relevant, reflecting a broader trend towards digital and remote education. - Siloed Technology Use:
Research that examines technology use in isolation from broader pedagogical frameworks is waning, as the journal emphasizes integrated and holistic approaches to technology in education.
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