Call for Manuscripts: SkulTech Journal of Education Science & Technology

2024-03-22

SkulTech Journal of Science, Technology & Education (SJSTE) is pleased to announce a call for manuscripts for its upcoming issue focusing on The Future of Assessment in Education.

SJEA is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on a broad range of topics related to education and assessment. The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, educators, and practitioners from around the world.

Theme:

Focus on Skills and Application:

  • Shifting from content recall to skill application: This theme explores how assessments can move beyond rote memorization and emphasize the application of knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
  • Assessing 21st-century skills: This theme delves into how assessments can effectively measure critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and other skills crucial for success in the modern world.
  • Personalized assessment for personalized learning: This theme explores how technology and data can be used to create assessments tailored to individual student needs and learning styles, promoting a more personalized learning experience.

Technology and Data-Driven Assessment:

  • Adaptive assessments powered by AI: This theme investigates the potential of artificial intelligence to create assessments that dynamically adjust to student performance, providing targeted feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Utilizing big data for formative assessment: This theme explores how large datasets collected through digital learning platforms can be leveraged to provide continuous feedback and inform instructional decisions.
  • The role of gamification in assessment: This theme delves into how game-based mechanics and elements can be integrated into assessments to increase engagement, motivation, and self-directed learning.

Equity and Inclusivity in Assessment:

  • Designing assessments for diverse learners: This theme explores how to create assessments that are fair and unbiased for students from different backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
  • Combating bias in algorithms and assessment tools: This theme addresses the potential for bias in AI-powered assessments and explores strategies to ensure fairness and inclusivity.
  • Assessment for a globalized classroom: This theme looks at how assessments can be designed to accommodate the needs of learners from different cultures and educational systems.

Beyond Standardized Tests:

  • The rise of performance-based assessments: This theme explores how assessments can be designed to measure a student's ability to perform tasks and apply knowledge in practical contexts.
  • Portfolio assessments for showcasing student growth: This theme examines the use of portfolios that allow students to demonstrate their learning progress over time through various artifacts and reflections.
  • Self-assessment and peer assessment for deeper reflection: This theme focuses on how encouraging students to assess their own learning and the learning of their peers can promote deeper understanding and metacognitive skills.

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The SkulTech Journal of Education and Assessment (SJEA) is inviting submissions for its upcoming issue focusing on The Future of Assessment in Education. We encourage submissions that address critical issues, theoretical frameworks, innovative practices, and empirical research findings relevant to the theme. We're interested in exploring how technology, demographics, and evolving learning models are shaping assessment practices in this field.

Topics of Interest:

  • The influence of technology on assessment methods
  • Adapting assessments for diverse learners
  • Assessment strategies for personalized learning environments
  • The impact of changing educational priorities on assessment design
  • The role of assessment in promoting deeper learning skills
  • Comparative and international studies in education and assessment
  • Effective pedagogical practices and assessment strategies
  • Educational policy and leadership
  • Educational technology and innovation
  • Measurement and evaluation in education
  • Psychometrics and assessment development
  • Teacher education and professional development
  • The use of technology in assessment
  • And other related topics

Manuscript Submission Guidelines:

  • All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the SJEA online submission system 
  • Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English.
  • The manuscript length should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words (excluding references).
  • Authors should follow the APA (7th edition) style guide for formatting references and citations.
  • An abstract of 150-200 words and 3-5 keywords should be included with the manuscript.
  • Blind review process will be followed. Authors should remove any identifying information from the manuscript before submission.
  • Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished work.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline for manuscript submission: May 01, 2021
  • Notification of acceptance: July 01, 2024
  • Publication date: August 10, 2024

Additional Information:

  • SJEA is an open-access journal, which means that all articles are freely available to read and download online.
  • Authors are required to pay a publication fee upon acceptance of their manuscript. For details on publication fees, please visit the SJEA website [Free for Now]
  • SJEA offers a supportive editorial team to assist authors throughout the submission and publication process.

We encourage scholars, educators, and practitioners to submit their high-quality manuscripts to SJEA. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Please direct any inquiries to:

SJEA Editorial Office

[email protected]

We look forward to a successful issue on The Future of Assessment in Education