Focus and Scope

Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Universitas PGRI Pontianak, Indonesia. The journal is issued twice a year, in June and December, and serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research, theoretical discussions, and innovative practices in the field of language education. The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical papers, literature reviews, and practice-based contributions in the following areas:

Language Pedagogy – Theories, frameworks, and best practices in language teaching, including curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management, and the integration of technology to enhance language learning outcomes.

First, Second, and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning – Research addressing teaching and learning in first language (L1), second language (L2), and foreign language (FL) contexts, covering methods, learner characteristics, motivation, and cross-cultural considerations.

Language Literacy – Studies on the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, critical literacy, multimodal literacy, and digital literacy, with a focus on diverse age groups and multilingual contexts.

Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) – Investigations into language instruction tailored to particular academic, professional, or occupational domains, such as English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, and Indonesian for professional communication.

Materials Development and Evaluation – Research on the design, adaptation, and assessment of teaching materials, including textbooks, digital resources, and multimedia tools, emphasizing alignment with learner needs and curriculum objectives.

Language Testing and Assessment – Studies on the design, validation, and implementation of language assessments, including standardized testing, alternative assessment, formative evaluation, and feedback practices that support learning.

Language in Education – Exploration of language-related issues in broader educational contexts, such as language policy, bilingual and multilingual education, medium of instruction, and the role of language in cross-disciplinary learning.

Language Literature – Research on the pedagogical use of literature in language learning, literary analysis relevant to language education, and approaches that integrate literature to promote linguistic competence, cultural awareness, and critical thinking.

Second Language Acquisition (SLA) – Theoretical and empirical studies on how additional languages are acquired, addressing developmental stages, input and interaction, cognitive and affective factors, and the influence of first language transfer.

Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa aims to advance the scholarship of language education both in Indonesia and in the international arena. Submissions are expected to demonstrate methodological rigor, strong theoretical grounding, and relevance to current educational challenges and innovations.