Scholarship of teaching journals for the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences

The journals listed below are all peer-reviewed. They are provided as a starting point for you when choosing a title in which to submit your article for publication.

  • Journal: this link will take you to more information about the title via Ulrichsweb global serials directory, including
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  • Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) journal rankings:
    • ERA journal rankings are an indicator of quality and identified as:
      • A* - top 5% of journals in a field
      • A - next 15%
      • B - next 30%
      • C - remaining 50%
    • The Australian Research Council (ARC) released the full ERA 2010 Ranked Journal List in February 2010. All information relating to the final list can be obtained from the ARC website (opens in new window), or UniSA’s ERA information hub.
    • UniSA has also produced Publication Plus, the UniSA ERA Journal Finder, which includes information on the 4 tiers of rankings assigned to the journals.
    • Journals in the list have been assigned up to 3 Field of Research (FoR) codes. A FoR may consist of 2, 4 or 6 digits. The FoR codes are part of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (opens in new window).
  • Scholarship of teaching journals that cover more than one discipline may be found in the Multidisciplinary list

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Journal titles

ERA Ranking
2010

FoR
Advanced Technology for Learning (opens in new window)
Covers all aspects and applications of advanced technology-based learning, teaching, education and training: web-based learning, streaming multimedia, intelligent tutoring systems, adaptive educational hypermedia systems, web services and web-based collaborative learning.
C
 1301 Education systems
Applied Linguistics (opens in new window)
Studies the relationship between theoretical and practical aspects of language education.
A*
2004 Linguistics
Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education (opens in new window)
Aims to inform, stimulate and promote the development of research with a learning and teaching focus for art, design and communication within higher education.
B
 1203 Design Practice and Management
Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education (opens in new window)
Promotes critical analysis of pedagogy across early childhood, primary, secondary and post compulsory education.
A*
 1301 Education systems
Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice (opens in new window)
Explores new approaches to the assessment of student achievement from an international perspective.
A
1303 Specialist studies in education
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (opens in new window)
Publishes research and review articles in educational technology, information and communications technologies for education, online and e-learning, educational design, multimedia, computer assisted learning, and related areas.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Australian Mathematics Teacher (opens in new window)
Serves as a medium both for the exchange of ideas and experiences in the teaching of elementary mathematics and for the instruction of teachers in the trends and developments of mathematics education at home and abroad. Aimed at teachers of mathematics in years 7-10.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (opens in new window)
Publishes material related to the methodology of teaching and learning languages. Includes articles on multicultural education education in an applied linguistics context.
B
2004 Linguistics
1702 Cognitive science
Australian Senior Mathematics Journal (opens in new window)
Serves all persons interested in the learning and teaching of mathematics to the secondary school years 11 and 12 and to the first few years of tertiary education at university, college, and TAFE.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Babel (Australia) (opens in new window)
Publishes articles and reviews on the teaching and learning of languages other than English at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2003 Language studies
2004 Linguistics
British Educational Research Journal (opens in new window)
Publishes refereed articles of interest to researchers in education throughout the world.
A*
 1300 Education
British Journal of Educational Technology (opens in new window)
Provides coverage of developments in educational technology worldwide
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education (opens in new window)
Committed to the dissemination of knowledge derived from disciplined inquiry in the field of adult and continuing education.
B
 1301 Education systems
Cambridge Journal of Education (opens in new window)
Publishes original refereed articles on all aspects of education with a particular emphasis on work that contributes to shared understanding among academic researchers, theorists, practising teachers, policy-makers and educational administrators.
A*
 1300 Education
Career and Technical Education Research (opens in new window)
Publishes articles dealing with research and research-related topics in career and technical education.
C
1301 Education systems
Child Language, Teaching and Therapy (opens in new window)
Helps persons involved with children handicapped by an inadequate command of the spoken or written language.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Communication Education (opens in new window)
Presents studies and research on communication in instructional settings.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Critical Studies in Education (opens in new window)
Formerly Melbourne Studies in Education: Favors discursive writing related to the historical, cultural, administrative, comparative, political, sociological and philosophical areas of education.
B
 1301 Education systems
1608 Sociology
Curriculum and Teaching (opens in new window) : an international journal in classroom pedagogy. Australia
Publishes original contributions dealing with major issues in curriculum theory and practice.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Curriculum Inquiry (opens in new window)
Studies curriculum research, development and evaluation. Also covers school reform, educational theory and practice, and classrooms and teaching.
A
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Curriculum Perspectives (opens in new window)
Journal of the Australian Curriculum Studies Association
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
ELT Journal: an international journal for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (opens in new window)
Directed to teachers of English as second language. Includes practical help on procedure and techniques; discusses methods of teaching; reports on new ideas and systems of teaching; covers different uses of the English language.
B
2004 Linguistics
Early Childhood Education Journal (opens in new window)
Provides a practical and lively forum for early childhood teachers, program administrators, day care workers, and other professionals concerned with the education of young children.
C
1301 Education systems
Education + Training (opens in new window)
Research and case study papers relating to vocational education and training worldwide.
A*
1301 Education systems
Educational Media International (opens in new window)
Discusses innovations in educational technology.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
2001 Communication and media studies
Educational Philosophy and Theory (opens in new window)
Publishes articles concerned with all aspects of educational philosophy.
A*
 2202 History and philosophy of specific fields
1702 Cognitive science
1303 Specialist studies in education
Educational Practice and Theory (opens in new window)
Investigates trends in educational practice and theory by focusing on educational reforms, teaching methods, curriculum evaluation and comparative studies in education and social change.
A
 1300 Education
Educational Psychologist (opens in new window)
Provides detailed explorations of new educational concepts and accepted educational practices.
A*
 1303 Specialist studies in education
1701 Psychology
Educational Research (opens in new window)
Presents research findings in all levels of education from policy-making to classroom teaching.
A
 1300 Education
Educational Studies in Mathematics (opens in new window)
Covers didactical, methodological and pedagogical subjects relating to mathematical education.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Educational Technology & Society (opens in new window)
Explores issues affecting educators and developers of educational systems, including artificial intelligence researchers.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Educational Technology Research & Development (opens in new window)
Covers research theory and comments on all phases of educational technology and communications.
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Educational Theory: a medium of expression (opens in new window)
Publishes work in the philosophy of education, along with related research in other areas.
A
 1300 Education
European Physical Education Review (opens in new window)
International interdisciplinary journal that seeks to stimulate and present scholarly enquiry in the broad field of physical education, including sport and leisure issues and research.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
1106 Human movement and sports science
I R A L. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching (opens in new window)
B
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2004 Linguistics
International Journal of Art & Design Education (opens in new window)
This journal is published in association with the National Society for Education in Art & Design in the UK.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
1203 Design practice and management
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (opens in new window)
Aims to promote and disseminate applied research into bilingual education and bilingualism.
B
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2004 Linguistics
1702 Cognitive Science
International Journal of Education Through Art (opens in new window)
Presents research that questions and evaluates the ways in which art is produced, disseminated and interpreted across a diverse range of educational contexts through debates on: education in art, craft and design; formal and informal education contexts; and pedagogy. Policy and practice, research, comparative education, and transcultural issues are all considered.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning (opens in new window)
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (opens in new window)
Aims to enhance the theory and practice of qualitative research in education by reporting experience of a variety of techniques, including ethnographic observation and interviewing, grounded theory, life history, qualitative evaluation, curriculum criticism and phenomenology.
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
International Journal of Training & Development (opens in new window)
Aims to be an international forum for the reporting of high-quality research, analysis and debate for the benefit of the academic and corporate communities, as well as those engaged in public policy formulation and implementation.
C
 1503 Business and management
International Journal of Training Research (opens in new window)
Provides articles related to vocational education and training research and development activities in Australia and New Zealand.
B
 1301 Education systems
International Journal of Vocational Education and Training (opens in new window)
Provides a forum for the discussion of vocational education and training issues and practices.
B
 1301 Education systems
International Research in Early Childhood Education (opens in new window) C 1301 Education systems
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (opens in new window)
Aims to contribute and disseminate to practitioners and scholars worldwide scholarly and open source knowledge in each of the following areas: theory, research, and best practice in open and distance learning.
B
 1301 Education systems
Issues in Educational Research (opens in new window)
Covers general educational issues in Australia, including topics such as educational programs, homework, research, school systems and finances.
B
1300 Education
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (opens in new window)
Research reports and reviews on the teaching and learning of mathematics at all levels.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education (Online) (opens in new window)
C
1303 Specialist studies in education
Journal of Architectural Education (opens in new window)
Publishes articles on a wide range of topics including history, theory, practice and design.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
1201 Architecture
Journal of Career and Technical Education (opens in new window)
Serves as a forum for discussion of philosophy, theory, practice and issues in career and technical education.
C
 1301 Education systems
Journal of Curriculum Studies (opens in new window)
Contains original contributions to the theory and practice of curriculum and teaching at the national level. Primary focus is on school experience, but the scope extends to any area where the curriculum is researched and debated.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
JCT: Journal of Curriculum Theorizing (opens in new window)
Provides an interdisciplinary forum for curriculum studies and issues.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Design & Technology Education (opens in new window)
Developments in design and technology education from art to applied science and technology, including case studies of new approaches in schools and colleges, new research, studies and reviews of new literature.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Education for Teaching: international research and pedagogy (opens in new window)
Publishes original contributions on the subject of teacher education.
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Journal of Experimental Education (opens in new window)
Publishes theoretical, laboratory, and classroom research studies that involve a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Journal of Media Practice (opens in new window)
Contains articles that build a profile of established and innovative practical approaches to teaching and research, providing and interdisciplinary forum where practice in one field stimulates thinking in another. Encourages analysis of practical work on the shifting boundaries between existing and emerging media forms and explores paths that connect education with creative and industry oriented practice.
B
 2001 Communication and media studies
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (opens in new window)
Features by-lined articles and short features on all aspects of physical education, recreation, dance, athletics and safety education as taught in schools and colleges. Covers administration, curriculum methods, equipment.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
1904 Performing arts and creative writing
Journal of Public Affairs Education (opens in new window)
NF
  
Journal of Religious Education (opens in new window)
Disseminates writings and research in religious education and catechesis -- and in related areas such as spirituality, theology, moral and faith development, cultural contexts, ministry and schooling. It includes a variety of feature sections -- on contemporary educational issues, book reviews, conferences, resources and practical hints for teachers.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Research in Music Education (opens in new window)
Covers research on music education, its history and possible future directions.
A
1904 Performing arts and creative writing
Journal of Science Education and Technology (opens in new window)
Forum for the discussion of issues and policies relating to improvement of US science education at all levels, including legislative, administrative, and implementation issues.
C
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Social Work Education (opens in new window)
Contains research articles on education in the fields of social work knowledge and social welfare, focusing on developments, innovations, and problems pertaining to social work education at the undergraduate, master's, and postgraduate levels.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (opens in new window)
Designed to stimulate and communicate research and practical applications in the field of physical education. Offers new teaching methods and ideas to help students, teachers, teacher educators, and administrators at all levels.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Teaching in Social Work: innovations in instruction, training & educational practice (opens in new window)
Addresses qualitative, as well as quantitative studies, philosophical and historical insights; focuses on the educational process in social work.
B
 1607 Social work
Journal of Technology Education (opens in new window)
Provides a forum for scholarly discussion of the theory and research related to technology education.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Journal of Vocational Education and Training (opens in new window)
Publishes articles on the development of practice and theory in work-related education.
A
 1301 Education systems
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator (opens in new window)
Addresses itself to the professional needs of the journalism and mass communication educator and administrator on both secondary and collegiate levels. Includes articles on teaching techniques, new courses and technology; statistical information on student enrolments and career interests, trends in curriculum design, surveys and opinion poll.
B
 1903 Journalism and professional writing
2001 Communication and media studies
Language and Education (opens in new window)
Studies the educational implications of research in all aspects of linguistics.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2004 Linguistics
1702 Cognitive science
Language, Culture and Curriculum (opens in new window)
Covers bilingualism, multiculturalism, language contact, lesser-used languages, cultural studies.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
2004 Linguistics
1702 Cognitive science
Language Teaching Research (opens in new window)
Supports and develops investigation and research within the area of second or foreign language teaching. Contains research of both a quantitative and qualitative (including ethnographic) orientation.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2004 Linguistics
1702 Cognitive science
Learning and Teaching: an international journal of classroom pedagogy (opens in new window)
Provides a forum for discussion and analysis of the latest educational research and perspectives on innovative approaches to classroom pedagogy, learning, and teaching in the global culture.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Mathematics Education Research Journal (opens in new window)
For academics, students, and teachers involved in mathematics education.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Mathematics Teacher Education and Development (opens in new window)
Presents papers on issues related to teaching and learning in pre-service and in-service mathematics teacher education.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Mathematics Teacher (opens in new window)
Contains features on the improvement of mathematics instruction in junior and senior high schools, two-year colleges, and teacher education colleges.
NF
  
Modern Language Journal: devoted to research and discussion about the learning and teaching of foreign and second languages (opens in new window)
Promotes scholarly exchange among teachers and researchers of all modern foreign languages and English as a second language.
A
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
2004 Linguistics
Music Educators Journal (opens in new window)
Presents study and teaching methods.
C
1904 Performing arts and creative writing
Oxford Review of Education (opens in new window)
Promotes the elaboration and evaluation of a body of speculative and empirical theory, the development of which might improve educational practice.
A*
 1300 Education
Pedagogy, Culture and Society (opens in new window)
Provides an international forum for curriculum discussion and debate involving policy, pedagogy, school reform, ideology and cultures.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Pedagogy: critical approaches to teaching literature, language, culture and composition (opens in new window)
Seeks to create a new discourse surrounding teaching in English studies by fusing theoretical approaches and practical realities.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Physical Educator (opens in new window)
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Professional Development: the international journal of continuing social work education (opens in new window)
Aims to advance the science of professional development and continuing social work education, to foster understanding among educators, practitioners, and researchers, and to promote discussion that represents a broad spectrum of interests in the field.
NF
  
Queensland Journal of Educational Research (opens in new window)
Publishes feature articles and papers on topics in educational research and evaluation.
NF
  
Radical Teacher: a socialist and feminist journal on the theory and practice of teaching (opens in new window)
Focuses on critical teaching practice, the political economy of education, and institutional struggles.
NF
  
ReCall (opens in new window)
Contains articles of interest to beginners in the fields of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Includes items concerned with research and developmental work.
B
1303 Specialist studies in education
2004 Linguistics
Research in Science Education (opens in new window)
Publishes internationally refereed and edited versions of research papers from Australasian and international researches.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Research in the Teaching of English (opens in new window)
Addresses issues of pedagogical relevance related to the content, context, process, and evaluation of language learning.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Research Papers in Education (opens in new window)
Provides authoritative research reports on educational policy and practice.
C
 1300 Education
Science Education (opens in new window)
Examines the latest practices, issues and trends occurring in the U.S. and abroad in science instruction, learning, and preparation for science teachers.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Science Educator (opens in new window)
Covers all aspects of science and engineering education reform, outreach to schools, and the professional development of K-16 teachers.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Science Teacher Education (opens in new window)
Aims to inform and contribute to the development of science teacher education in all phases of education.
NF
  
Screen Education (Australia) (opens in new window)
Aims to provide information and practical guidelines on how to teach media-related subjects. Includes information on new technologies and their potential applications in the classroom.
B
 1902 Film, television and digital media
Social Work Education: a journal for education and training in local authority (opens in new window)
Covers social work education and training.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Social Work Research (opens in new window)
Covers new technology, strategies and methods, and results of research and evaluation.
B
 1607 Social work
Studies in Art Education: a journal of issues and research (opens in new window)
Research and issues pertaining to visual art education.
A
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Studies in Continuing Education (opens in new window)
Publishes material which will contribute to improving practice in the field of continuing education and of bringing theory and practice into closer association.
A
 1301 Education systems
Studies in Educational Evaluation (opens in new window)
Reports on aspects of education evaluation, including curriculum evaluation, educational systems and organizations, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment of student performance.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Studies in Philosophy and Education: an international quarterly (opens in new window)
Focuses on philosophical, normative and conceptual problems and issues in educational research, policy and practice.
B
 2202 History and philosophy of specific fields
Studies in the Education of Adults (opens in new window)
Contains essays and reserach studies in adult continuing education.
A
 1301 Education systems
TESOL Quarterly: a journal for teachers of English to speakers of other languages and of standard English as a second dialect (opens in new window)
Represents cross-disciplinary interests, both theoretical and practical. Features testing, evaluation, professional preparation, bilingual and adult education and language learning.
A
 2004 Linguistics
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Teacher Education and Practice (opens in new window)
Dedicated to the encouragement and dissemination of research and scholarship related to professional education preparation programs and to learning in the school setting. The journal serves as a forum for the exchange of diverse ideas and points of view.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Teacher Education Quarterly (opens in new window)
Features articles on all aspects of teacher education, with a focus on research and practice and attention to major themes in the field.
B
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Teachers and Teaching: theory and practice (opens in new window)
Publishes qualitative and quantitative research on teaching from around the world, focusing on the social, political, and historical contexts of teaching as work.
A
 1303 Specialist studies in education
Teaching of Psychology (opens in new window)
Provides information to improving the learning-teaching process at all educational levels: from secondary through college and graduate school, to continuing education.
C
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
1701 Psychology
Teaching Science (opens in new window)
Aims to promote the teaching of science in all Australian schools.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Teaching Sociology (opens in new window)
Publishes research articles, teaching tips, and reports on teaching sociology.
C
 1608 Sociology
1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Technology, Pedagogy and Education (opens in new window)
Focuses on the implications of teacher education, both preservice and in-service, in all aspects of information technology.
B
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy
Theory and Research in Social Education (opens in new window)
Covers all aspects of social studies research, including teacher training, instructional strategies, curriculum development, student involvement and social action.
A*
 1302 Curriculum and pedagogy

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