Focus and Scope

Caruban: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan Dasar is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on research, scholarly studies, and educational innovations in the field of elementary education. The journal provides a platform for researchers, lecturers, teachers, teacher educators, practitioners, and other education professionals to disseminate theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions that advance the understanding and practice of elementary education.

Caruban welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, literature reviews, conceptual studies, and educational innovations that contribute to the development of elementary education. Research may employ quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, design-based research, classroom-based research, development research, or other rigorous research approaches appropriate to the research questions.

The journal particularly welcomes studies that address contemporary challenges and innovations in elementary education, including the integration of technology, culturally responsive pedagogy, literacy and numeracy development, inclusive education, sustainability, and the professional development of elementary school teachers.

Areas of Focus

The scope of Caruban includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Elementary Education and Learning
    Teaching and learning processes, learning environments, classroom practices, student engagement, and educational innovations in elementary schools.

  2. Elementary Mathematics Education
    Mathematics learning, mathematical thinking, problem solving, mathematical literacy, numeracy, mathematical reasoning, representation, and assessment in elementary education.

  3. Science Education
    Science learning, scientific literacy, inquiry-based learning, STEM education, environmental science education, and science assessment at the elementary level.

  4. Language, Literacy, and Literature Education
    Reading and writing literacy, language learning, multiliteracies, children's literature, literacy development, and language assessment in elementary education.

  5. Social Studies and Civic Education
    Social studies, citizenship education, character education, multicultural education, local culture, and social awareness in elementary schools.

  6. Arts, Culture, and Physical Education
    Art education, music, dance, cultural education, physical education, health education, and creative learning in elementary education.

  7. Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Instruction
    Curriculum development, instructional strategies, learning models, pedagogical approaches, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, problem-based learning, inquiry learning, and innovative classroom practices.

  8. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
    Learning assessment, authentic assessment, formative and summative assessment, assessment literacy, educational evaluation, and development of assessment instruments.

  9. Educational Technology and Digital Learning
    Digital learning, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, augmented and virtual reality, learning management systems, digital learning media, computational thinking, and technology-enhanced learning.

  10. Inclusive and Special Education
    Inclusive education, learning diversity, students with special educational needs, differentiated learning, accessibility, and equitable educational practices in elementary schools.

  11. Elementary Teacher Education and Professional Development
    Pre-service and in-service teacher education, teacher competence, professional development, teacher beliefs, pedagogical knowledge, reflective practice, and teacher learning.

  12. Educational Psychology and Child Development
    Cognitive development, affective development, motivation, self-regulation, metacognition, learning difficulties, social-emotional development, and psychological aspects of elementary education.

  13. Culturally Responsive and Context-Based Education
    Ethnopedagogy, ethnomathematics, ethnoscience, local wisdom, culturally responsive teaching, indigenous knowledge, and the integration of local contexts into elementary learning.

  14. Environmental and Sustainability Education
    Education for sustainable development, environmental literacy, climate education, disaster education, ecological awareness, and sustainability-oriented learning in elementary schools.

  15. Educational Research and Innovation
    Design-based research, development research, lesson study, classroom research, educational intervention, learning innovation, and evidence-based educational practices.

Types of Contributions

Caruban considers manuscripts that provide:

  • Original empirical research with clear theoretical and/or practical contributions;

  • Systematic and structured literature reviews that synthesize current research and identify research gaps;

  • Conceptual and theoretical studies that advance understanding of issues in elementary education;

  • Design and development studies that present rigorous educational innovations;

  • Research-based educational practices supported by systematic evidence; and

  • Innovative approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, and teacher education relevant to elementary education.

Scope Boundaries

Manuscripts should demonstrate a clear and substantive connection to elementary education. Studies that focus exclusively on secondary, higher, or adult education without a meaningful implication for elementary education are generally outside the scope of the journal.

Manuscripts are expected to demonstrate appropriate theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, ethical research practices, and a clear contribution to the development of knowledge or practice in elementary education.

Caruban welcomes studies conducted in Indonesia and other countries. International, comparative, interdisciplinary, and contextually grounded studies are particularly encouraged when they provide insights that are relevant to the broader field of elementary education.