Focus and Scope

Misool: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar focuses on the enhancement of elementary school education through the development of teacher professionalism, school-based innovations, and contextual teaching practices. The journal is particularly interested in studies that promote reflective teaching, action research, educational collaboration, and teacher leadership in primary education. It aims to support scholarly dialogue and professional development among elementary school educators, with an emphasis on integrating pedagogical theory into classroom-based practices.

The scope of Misool: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

Teacher Professional Development in Primary Education
Research on continuous professional learning, lesson study, mentoring systems, and communities of practice that strengthen teacher capacity and instructional quality.

Contextual and Local Wisdom-Based Instruction
Studies that explore culturally responsive pedagogy, the integration of local content, and innovative teaching methods rooted in students’ socio-cultural environments.

Action Research and Reflective Teaching Practices
Empirical reports and reflections on action research conducted by elementary school teachers to solve real classroom problems and enhance student engagement.

Collaborative and Inclusive Education Practices
Innovations in co-teaching, inclusive classroom strategies, peer tutoring, and school-family-community partnerships that support holistic student development.

Leadership and Management in Primary Schools
Investigations into the roles of teacher leaders, school principals, and educational policies in shaping instructional strategies and school climate.

Foundational Skills and Learning Transitions
Exploration of strategies for strengthening early numeracy, literacy, and learning-to-learn skills in lower-grade primary education, as well as preparing students for academic transitions.