Objectives

Lentera: Jurnal Kajian Bidang Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran aims to contribute to the advancement of educational knowledge and practice through the publication of original and scientifically rigorous research on education and learning. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, teachers, education practitioners, and students to disseminate empirical findings, theoretical analyses, and literature reviews that contribute to improving teaching practices, learning processes, and educational outcomes.

The journal seeks to promote innovative pedagogical approaches, encourage reflective and evidence-based teaching practices, and support the development of effective learning experiences for learners at different educational levels. It also aims to foster scholarly discussions on child development, instructional strategies, curriculum implementation, educational media, teacher professionalism, and the evaluation of educational interventions. Through the dissemination of relevant research, the journal aspires to support continuous improvement in educational quality and the development of contextually responsive learning practices.

Scope

Lentera: Jurnal Kajian Bidang Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical studies, and other scholarly contributions related to education and learning. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Teaching and Learning Strategies — Instructional methods, pedagogical approaches, classroom activities, learning models, and strategies for improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

2. Early Childhood Education and Development — Child development, early childhood pedagogy, language development, cognitive growth, social-emotional learning, and play-based learning.

3. Primary and Secondary Education — Teaching practices, curriculum implementation, classroom management, student participation, and educational interventions across school levels.

4. Educational Psychology and Learner Development — Learning motivation, cognitive processes, creativity, student engagement, learning difficulties, and individual differences in learning.

5. Curriculum and Instructional Materials — Curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching resources, student worksheets, learning media, and the development of instructional materials.

6. Educational Media and Technology — Digital learning resources, educational applications, multimedia instruction, innovative learning tools, and the evaluation of technology-supported learning.

7. Language, Literacy, and Communication in Education — Language acquisition, literacy development, communication skills, reading comprehension, and pedagogical strategies for language learning.

8. Character and Values Education — Character formation, moral development, social responsibility, cultural values, and the integration of ethical principles into educational practices.

9. Teacher Education and Professional Development — Teacher competencies, pedagogical knowledge, reflective teaching, professional learning, and instructional improvement.

10. Educational Assessment and Evaluation — Assessment strategies, measurement of learning outcomes, classroom-based evaluation, educational intervention effectiveness, and program evaluation.

11. Educational Research and Innovation — Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, classroom action research, research and development, experimental studies, case studies, and systematic or integrative literature reviews relevant to education.

The journal welcomes studies conducted in formal, non-formal, and informal educational settings. Submissions should demonstrate methodological rigor, scholarly originality, and a clear contribution to educational theory, teaching and learning practices, learner development, or educational improvement. Particular consideration is given to research that provides practical insights for educators and contributes to the development of innovative, inclusive, and effective learning environments.