Objectives

Pelita: Jurnal Kajian Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Indonesia aims to advance scholarly knowledge and promote the improvement of educational theory and practice through the publication of original, rigorous, and relevant research. 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 the development of education and learning in Indonesia and beyond.

The journal seeks to encourage pedagogical innovation, strengthen evidence-based teaching practices, and support the development of learners' cognitive, social, moral, and civic competencies. It also aims to facilitate interdisciplinary scholarly discussions on curriculum development, educational media, character formation, citizenship education, and educational policy. Through the dissemination of research findings, the journal aspires to support educational quality, teacher professional development, and the cultivation of responsible, creative, and socially engaged learners.

Scope

Pelita: Jurnal Kajian Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Indonesia welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, and theoretical studies addressing contemporary issues in education and learning. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Teaching and Learning Strategies — Instructional models, teaching methods, classroom practices, cooperative learning, experimental learning, and strategies for improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

2. Curriculum and Instructional Development — Curriculum design and implementation, lesson planning, instructional materials, student worksheets, learning assessment, and curriculum evaluation.

3. Educational Media and Technology — Digital learning resources, instructional media, educational applications, multimedia learning, and the development and evaluation of innovative teaching materials.

4. Early Childhood and Primary Education — Early childhood development, cognitive development, foundational literacy and numeracy, language learning, creativity, and pedagogical practices in preschool and primary education.

5. Educational Psychology and Learner Development — Learning motivation, academic achievement, creativity, student engagement, cognitive processes, social development, and individual differences in learning.

6. Character, Moral, and Citizenship Education — Character formation, individual and social responsibility, Pancasila values, citizenship education, nationalism, civic participation, and the development of democratic dispositions.

7. Teacher Education and Professional Development — Teacher competencies, pedagogical practices, reflective teaching, teacher preparation, professional learning, and the role of teachers in fostering student development.

8. Educational Management and Learning Environments — School culture, educational leadership, classroom management, institutional development, and the creation of supportive learning environments.

9. Educational Policy and Contemporary Issues — Educational policy implementation, educational reform, the relationship between public policy and schooling, and responses to contemporary challenges affecting education.

10. Social, Cultural, and Civic Dimensions of Education — Local wisdom, cultural diversity, social values, community participation, civic responsibility, and the contribution of education to social cohesion.

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

The journal welcomes studies conducted in formal, non-formal, and informal educational settings, provided that they demonstrate a clear connection to education, teaching, or learning. Submissions should exhibit methodological rigor, scholarly originality, and meaningful implications for educational practice, learner development, teacher professionalism, or educational policy.