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Focus and Scope
BIO-EDU: Journal of Biology Education—covering the period up to Volume 11, Issue 2 (2026)—focuses on the following research areas for publication: Biology Teaching and Learning: (Biology Learning Methods, Biology Learning Model, Biology Learning Media, Biology Learning Strategies, Biology Learning Evaluation/Assessment, Biology Learning Problematic, Curriculum of Biology Education at all education levels, Teacher Professional Issues/Trends in Biology Education, Curriculum, Pedagogy, & Assessment) and Biological Science: (Microbiology, Zoology, Botani, Biodiversity, Ecology).
The implementation of the updated research focus and scope in below for BIOEDU: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi will begin with Volume 12, Issue 1 (2027).
BIO-EDU: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi publishes original research articles primarily within the field of Biology Education at all educational levels (Priority), covering research related to teaching, learning, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, educational innovation, and contemporary issues in Biology Education. The journal particularly welcomes original research addressing: (1) Biology Teaching and Pedagogy; (2) Design and Development Research in Biology Education; (3) Biology Education Curriculum and Learning Assessment; (4) Issues and Challenges in Biology Education; (5) Emerging Trends and Innovations in Biology Education; and (6) Biology Education in Indonesia's Border and Remote Areas.
In addition, BIO-EDU welcomes original research in Applied Biology, particularly studies that demonstrate clear relevance, educational implications, practical applications, or contributions to addressing broader societal challenges. Applied Biology manuscripts are expected to demonstrate a meaningful connection to education, learning resources, environmental or biological problem-solving, community development, or other educational and societal contexts.
- Biology Teaching and Pedagogy: This scope covers original research on the theories, practices, strategies, and approaches used in teaching and learning Biology, including: Biology teaching strategies, methods, and instructional models; Biology teaching skills and instructional practices; Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in Biology Education; Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Biology Education; Scientific literacy and scientific reasoning in Biology learning; Higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills, including critical thinking, creative thinking, analytical thinking, and decision-making; Inquiry-based, problem-based, project-based, discovery-based, and other student-centered approaches to Biology learning; and Technology-enhanced and digital Biology learning, including the use of digital platforms, multimedia, virtual laboratories, simulations, and other educational technologies.
- Design and Development Research: This scope covers original research involving the systematic design, development, validation, implementation, and evaluation of innovative products, resources, models, and technologies for Biology Education, including: Biology learning media and instructional resources; E-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS); Modules and electronic modules (e-modules); Virtual laboratories and laboratory-based learning environments; Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Biology learning; Learning applications and digital learning platforms; Teaching and learning materials for Biology Education; Biology learning assessment instruments; Innovative Biology learning models and instructional designs; Educational technology for Biology Education; Educational games and game-based Biology learning; and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted Biology learning and educational applications.
- Biology Education Curriculum and Assessment: This scope covers original research on the development, implementation, evaluation, and innovation of curricula and assessment systems in Biology Education, including: Curriculum development and implementation in Biology Education; Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and outcome-based curriculum design and implementation; Curriculum evaluation and effectiveness; Learning outcomes and competency achievement; Assessment and evaluation of Biology learning; Authentic assessment and performance-based assessment; Formative and summative assessment; Assessment literacy among teachers, students, and educators; Competency-based assessment; Curriculum alignment and constructive alignment; Curriculum innovation and reform in Biology Education; and Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) assessment, including the assessment of critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and scientific reasoning.
- Issues and Challenges in Biology Education: This scope covers original research that investigates issues, barriers, challenges, and emerging problems affecting the quality, accessibility, equity, and effectiveness of Biology Education and learning, including: Biology misconceptions and conceptual difficulties; Learning difficulties in Biology; Challenges faced by Biology teachers and educators; Student learning challenges and barriers to effective Biology learning; Inequality and disparities in Biology Education; The digital divide and unequal access to educational technology; Learning loss and educational recovery in Biology Education; Challenges in developing scientific literacy and scientific competencies; Inclusive Biology Education and diverse learner needs; Environmental, contextual, and sociocultural challenges affecting Biology Education; and Barriers to the implementation and adoption of innovative Biology teaching and learning approaches.
- Emerging Trends in Biology Education: This scope covers original research on emerging trends, innovative approaches, technologies, and transformative practices that shape the future of Biology Education and learning, including: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biology Education; Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for teaching and learning; Learning analytics and data-informed Biology Education; Virtual laboratories and technology-enhanced laboratory learning; Immersive learning, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR); Digital Biology Education and technology-enhanced learning; Computational thinking in Biology Education; Bioinformatics and computational Biology Education; Citizen science and participatory approaches to Biology learning; STEM/STEAM approaches to Biology Education; Sustainability and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Biology Education; Climate change and environmental change education; Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to Biology Education; and Personalized, adaptive, and learner-centered learning
- Biology Education in Indonesia's Border and Remote Areas: This scope covers original research addressing the unique educational contexts, challenges, opportunities, and innovations in Biology Education in Indonesia's international border regions, remote areas, outermost islands, and other geographically disadvantaged communities, including: Biology teaching and learning in border regions; Science education in remote and geographically isolated areas; Education in Indonesia's outermost and frontier islands; Access to and participation in Biology Education; Challenges faced by Biology teachers and educators in border and remote areas; Indigenous, traditional, and local knowledge in Biology Education; Biodiversity-based and locally contextualized Biology Education; Contextual and place-based Biology learning; Multicultural and cross-cultural approaches to Biology Education; Educational inequality and disparities in border and remote regions; Digital learning and educational technology in remote and underserved areas; andEnvironmental and conservation education in border and geographically vulnerable regions.
- Applied Biology in Education: This scope covers original research that applies biological knowledge, resources, and practices to support Biology Education, learning innovation, environmental awareness, and broader educational and societal needs, with particular emphasis on the educational utilization of biological resources and real-world biological contexts, including: Utilization of local biodiversity as learning resources; Development of biodiversity-based teaching and learning materials; Use of local plants, animals, and other biological resources in Biology learning; Contextual Biology Education and place-based learning; Ethnobiology and ethnobiological knowledge as educational resources; Local biological resources and their applications in Biology teaching and learning; Environmental conservation and biodiversity education; and Biotechnology Education and its applications in teaching and learning.
