Focus And Scope

ETNOPEDAGOGI: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Mandailing Global Edukasia that focuses on the intersection between education and culture, particularly emphasizing the role of local wisdom and cultural values in educational practices. The journal provides a platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share significant new findings, insights, and innovations that contribute to the advancement of educational theory and practice in diverse cultural contexts.

The journal publishes high-quality empirical and conceptual research papers in the following focus areas:

1. Education and Learning

  • Innovative strategies and approaches in teaching and learning across educational levels.

  • Development of learning models grounded in cultural values and indigenous knowledge.

2. Curriculum Development

  • Design and evaluation of culturally responsive curricula.

  • Integration of local wisdom and ethnopedagogical principles into educational content.

3. Learning Environment

  • Research on formal and informal learning environments influenced by sociocultural dynamics.

  • Community-based education and traditional learning spaces.

4. Teacher Education and Professional Development

  • Training and development of teachers with sensitivity to cultural contexts and heritage.

  • Competency development in delivering education rooted in cultural understanding.

5. Educational Technology

  • Utilization of educational media and technology in supporting culturally relevant learning.

  • Digital tools for preserving and integrating cultural knowledge in education.

6. Educational Development and Policy

  • Studies on educational reforms, planning, and policies that consider cultural dimensions.

  • Implementation of education for sustainable development in multicultural contexts.

7. Culture and Local Wisdom

  • Exploration of local traditions, beliefs, and practices as educational resources.

  • Ethnographic studies on how cultural heritage influences teaching and learning processes.

ETNOPEDAGOGI encourages interdisciplinary approaches that link educational sciences with cultural studies, promoting academic contributions that are not only theoretically robust but also practically relevant and culturally grounded. Articles may be submitted in Indonesian or English and are subject to a rigorous peer-review process.