Focus and Scope
R-Disa: Riset Inovasi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar is a peer-reviewed, international, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing academic knowledge and professional practice in the field of primary and elementary education. The journal functions as a strategic platform for the dissemination of high-quality research findings, theoretical developments, and practical insights that contribute to the sustained enhancement of teaching, learning processes, and educational systems at the foundational level.
The journal aims to foster a dynamic academic dialogue among researchers, educators, and policymakers across diverse cultural and geographical contexts. It emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches that respond to the evolving challenges of education in the 21st century. Through the publication of rigorous and contextually relevant studies, the journal seeks to make a meaningful contribution to educational theory, policy formulation, and classroom practice.
Manuscripts submitted to the journal are expected to demonstrate methodological rigor whether employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches as well as theoretical sophistication accompanied by clear and practical implications for enhancing the quality of basic education. The journal welcomes contributions that introduce innovative frameworks, investigate emerging issues, and propose creative and evidence-based educational models.
The principal areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Curriculum Design and Instructional Development in primary education;
2. Teacher Education and Professional Development, including pedagogical innovation and reflective
teaching;
3. Student Learning and Development, covering cognitive, social, emotional, inclusive, and special
education contexts;
4. Educational Leadership and School Management, emphasizing effective governance and sustainable
practices;
5. Assessment and Evaluation systems that ensure accountability and quality improvement;
6. Civic, Moral, and Values Education, fostering character development and social responsibility;
7. Digital Learning, Educational Technology, and Media Integration, supporting adaptive and
technology-enhanced pedagogy;
8. Cross-Cultural and Comparative Education, encouraging global perspectives and contextual
understanding.
By integrating diverse perspectives and research methodologies, the journal aspires to promote a holistic understanding of education and to support the development of responsive, inclusive, and transformative educational practices particularly within the Global South. Through its publications, the journal seeks to become a leading academic platform that shapes the discourse and direction of basic education research worldwide.
