Aim and Scope

Journal of Environment and Geography Education (JEGEO) is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia, with e-ISSN: 3062-8938. JEGEO is published twice a year (February and August), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

JEGEO aims to enhance the field of environmental and geography education through the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative practices. The journal seeks to provide a platform for scholars and educators to share insights and advancements in teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and educational strategies related to environmental and geographical sciences. JEGEO is dedicated to promoting effective and impactful education that fosters a deeper understanding of environmental issues and geographic concepts.

 

Focus

JEGEO focuses on research that explores various aspects of environmental and geography education. It emphasizes studies that investigate teaching methods, educational technologies, and curriculum design that improve the learning experience and outcomes in these fields. The journal’s focus is on practical and theoretical contributions that enhance the effectiveness of educational practices and address current challenges in environmental and geography education.

 

Scope

This journal seeks to publish a broad range of scholarly articles, including: 

• Gamification in Environmental and Geography Education: Research on how game-based learning and gamification techniques can be used to enhance engagement and learning outcomes in environmental and geography education. This includes the development of educational games, simulations, and interactive scenarios.

• Use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): Examination of how AR and VR technologies can be utilized to create immersive learning experiences in environmental and geography education. This includes studies on virtual field trips, interactive geographic visualizations, and augmented environmental simulations.

• Integration of Climate Change Education: Exploration of innovative methods for incorporating climate change topics into environmental and geography curricula. This includes research on effective teaching strategies, curriculum design, and student perceptions related to climate change education.

• Citizen Science and Community-Based Learning: Investigation into how citizen science projects and community-based learning initiatives can be integrated into environmental and geography education. This includes research on collaborative projects that engage students with real-world environmental research and local community issues.

• Ethics and Social Justice in Environmental Education: Studies on incorporating ethics and social justice issues into environmental and geography education. This includes research on teaching environmental justice, equity, and the ethical implications of human-environment interactions.

• Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Environmental Learning: Research on the psychological factors influencing environmental awareness and behavior. This includes studies on how cognitive and emotional responses impact learning and engagement with environmental and geographic topics.

• Innovations in Field-Based Learning: Examination of novel approaches to field-based learning in environmental and geography education. This includes research on remote sensing, digital fieldwork tools, and novel methodologies for conducting field research and analysis.

• Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Environmental and Geography Education: Exploration of how different cultural perspectives can enhance environmental and geography education. This includes research on incorporating indigenous knowledge, diverse environmental practices, and global perspectives into the curriculum.