Zona Proxima
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Innovation Through Scholarly Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Educational Technology Integration:
The journal focuses on how new technologies can be integrated into educational practices, particularly in language teaching, to enhance learning outcomes. - Teacher Training and Development:
It aims to improve the training and professional development of teachers, exploring various pedagogical models and reflective practices that can enhance teaching effectiveness. - Research on Language Education:
Zona Proxima publishes research on language education, including the teaching of foreign languages, literacy, and reading strategies, contributing to a deeper understanding of language acquisition. - Socio-emotional Learning and Inclusive Education:
The journal addresses the importance of socio-emotional skills and inclusive education practices, reflecting on how these elements can support diverse learners in various educational settings. - Critical Pedagogy and Reflective Practice:
It promotes critical pedagogy and reflective practices among educators, encouraging them to engage in self-evaluation and develop a critical approach to teaching.
Trending and Emerging
- Online and Blended Learning Models:
With the impact of Covid-19, there is an increasing emphasis on online and blended learning models, exploring how these can be effectively implemented in teacher education and student learning. - Writing and Reflective Practices:
The trend towards writing circles and reflective practices demonstrates a growing recognition of the importance of writing as a tool for learning and professional development among educators. - Socio-scientific Issues in Education:
Research addressing socio-scientific issues indicates a trend towards integrating real-world problems into educational contexts, fostering critical thinking and engagement among students. - Arts-Based Approaches in Language Teaching:
There is a rising interest in arts-based methods for teaching languages, reflecting a holistic approach to education that values creativity and emotional engagement. - Inclusive Education Practices:
Emerging themes around inclusive education practices highlight the importance of adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners, emphasizing equity and access in education.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Grammar Teaching:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research focused on traditional grammar teaching methods, as recent publications emphasize more innovative, communicative approaches to language teaching. - Generic Educational Policies:
Research centered around broad educational policies without specific contextual applications has diminished, indicating a shift towards more localized and context-specific studies. - Standardized Testing Practices:
There is a reduced focus on standardized testing practices in the journal's recent publications, suggesting a move towards alternative assessment methods that consider individual student needs and learning processes.
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