About the Journal

PrimaryEdu: Journal of Primary Education is an peer-reviewed open-access journal that publishes original research papers, reviews, and articles focused on primary education. The journal is dedicated to advancing education by providing a platform for educators, researchers, and academics to share their findings, innovations, and ideas with the broader academic community. Manuscripts are initially evaluated by the editorial team and then undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers to ensure high-quality publications.

This journal is published under the collaboration between Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Siliwangi and the Himpunan Dosen PGSD Indonesia(HDPGSDI).

PrimaryEdu welcomes high-quality manuscripts arising from research projects in primary education, including, but not limited to:

1. Innovative and theory-driven pedagogical practices in primary education
2. Curriculum development and evaluation in primary education
3. Development of 21st-century skills in primary education
4. Educational technology and digital pedagogy in elementary education
5. Assessment for learning and evaluation practices in primary education

PrimaryEdu serves as an ideal platform for academics, practitioners, and researchers to share findings, innovations, or new ideas that contribute to the advancement of primary education, both nationally and internationally. By promoting open access, the journal aims to make research accessible to a global audience, facilitating collaboration and the exchange of knowledge.

Focus and Scope

PrimaryEdu: Journal of Primary Education focuses on the dissemination of high-quality scholarly research that advances theoretical and empirical understanding of primary (elementary) education and learning processes. The journal serves as an academic forum for researchers, educators, and policymakers to examine innovative pedagogical practices, curriculum development, assessment, and educational transformation in primary education within diverse contexts.

The scope of PrimaryEdu includes original research articles, reviews, and conceptual papers addressing teaching and learning in primary education, with particular emphasis on:

• theory-driven and innovative pedagogical practices grounded in child development and learning theories;

• curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation oriented toward 21st-century competencies and global educational goals;

• development of 21st-century skills among primary school students, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and digital literacy;

• integration of educational technology and digital pedagogy to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of elementary school learning;

• assessment for learning and evaluation practices that support student development and improve the quality of primary education.

Peer Review Process

PrimaryEdu: Journal of Primary Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year by the Primary Teacher Education Study Program of STKIP Siliwangi (IKIP Siliwangi), Indonesia, starting from 2017. Articles can be written in either English or Bahasa Indonesia. This journal focuses on issues related to primary education, including innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, 21st-century skills enhancement, educational technology, child development, and assessment. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process and are evaluated by at least two anonymous reviewers. After initial editorial screening for scope, methodology, and similarity checking via Turnitin, manuscripts that meet the criteria are forwarded for full peer review. The editorial board evaluates the reviewers' recommendations and makes the final decision to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript for publication.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.