Focus and Scope

Eduprofer: Journal of Education and Professional Teacher is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarly discussion in education and professional teacher education. The journal places particular emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of teacher professional education programs, including Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG).

Eduprofer welcomes original research, theoretical studies, empirical investigations, methodological contributions, and innovative practices related to educational processes and the preparation and development of professional teachers. Its scope includes educational theory and philosophy, curriculum and instruction, pedagogy, educational psychology, learning assessment, classroom practices, teacher education, and professional teacher preparation.

Particular attention is given to research addressing PPG curriculum and learning, pre-service and in-service teacher education, teacher professional competencies, pedagogical and professional competence, teaching practicum, reflective practice, teacher performance, professional certification, teacher identity, mentoring, and the transition from teacher education to professional teaching practice.

The journal also welcomes studies examining teacher education in relation to contemporary educational challenges, including inclusive education, differentiated learning, character education, classroom management, educational leadership, and continuous professional development. In response to the transformation of contemporary education, Eduprofer encourages research on educational technology, digital pedagogy, artificial intelligence in education and teacher preparation, digital literacy, technology-enhanced learning, and innovative approaches to PPG and teacher professional development.

Eduprofer accepts qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, experimental, classroom-based, action research, design-based, evaluative, and policy-oriented studies, provided that they demonstrate clear theoretical, methodological, empirical, or practical contributions.

Through rigorous scholarly inquiry, Eduprofer seeks to advance educational knowledge and strengthen teacher preparation and professional education, particularly by supporting the development of competent, reflective, ethical, adaptive, and professionally qualified teachers for contemporary educational contexts.