Focus And Scope

Indonesian Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training (IJTVET) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually (June and December) by Mandailing Global Edukasia. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, critical reviews, and technical reports related to the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in both formal and informal education sectors, at national and international levels.

The journal aims to foster the development of knowledge, policy, and best practices in the TVET domain through scholarly contributions from researchers, educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and training providers.

IJTVET invites submissions in, but not limited to, the following focus areas:

1. TVET Curriculum and Instruction

  • Development and evaluation of competency-based and industry-relevant curricula.

  • Instructional methods, models, and strategies specific to vocational and technical education.

2. Pedagogy and Didactics in Vocational Education

  • Teaching and learning approaches tailored to vocational learners.

  • Innovative pedagogical practices in vocational and skill-based education.

3. Industry Linkages and Work-Based Learning

  • Apprenticeships, internships, and cooperative education programs.

  • Models of collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners.

4. Skills Development and Lifelong Learning

  • Technical skill training, soft skills enhancement, and employability development.

  • Lifelong learning strategies, adult education, and informal sector training.

5. TVET Policy, Planning, and Management

  • TVET governance, institutional leadership, and quality assurance.

  • National and international policies and frameworks impacting TVET.

6. Assessment and Certification in TVET

  • Competency-based assessment, skill certification, and credentialing systems.

7. Digitalization and Technological Integration in TVET

  • Use of digital technologies, simulators, and e-learning in vocational training.

  • Innovations in instructional media and digital transformation of TVET systems.

8. Social, Cultural, and Economic Dimensions of TVET

  • Inclusion, gender equality, and social justice in vocational education.

  • The role of TVET in poverty alleviation, workforce development, and economic empowerment.

The journal accepts empirical research articles, critical reviews, and technical reports that contribute to the advancement of theory, policy, and practice in Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, methodological soundness, and practical relevance.