The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning
- Publisher
- Independent Institute of Education
- ISSN
- 1818-9687; 2519-5670
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Access
- Open access
About this journal
The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning (IJTL) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across various disciplines and educational levels. It embraces a diverse range of approaches, including theoretical frameworks, empirical research, innovative pedagogical practices, and critical analyses of educational issues. The journal's scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, such as curriculum development, assessment methods, technology integration, student engagement, faculty development, and educational policy.
IJTL's key themes revolve around fostering a deeper understanding of the multifaceted aspects of teaching and learning. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, reflective pedagogy, learner-centered approaches, and the integration of technology in education. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to share their research, insights, and experiences, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse and advancement of effective teaching and learning.
The target audience for IJTL encompasses a wide range of individuals involved in educational settings. This includes faculty members, researchers, curriculum developers, educational administrators, policymakers, teacher educators, and students engaged in scholarly pursuits. The journal caters to both experienced professionals and emerging scholars seeking to disseminate their work and engage in dialogue with the broader educational community.
The impact of IJTL is evident in its dissemination of groundbreaking research, innovative teaching practices, and critical perspectives on contemporary educational challenges. By fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, the journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practices in teaching and learning. The publication of high-quality research and thought-provoking articles in IJTL helps to inform and shape educational policies, improve classroom practices, and ultimately enhance student learning outcomes.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 19, Issue 1 (2024)
- A detection process to create awareness of source-code plagiarism among students using it to pass introductory programming
- An overview of the causes of dyscalculia and its impact on learners’ arithmetic ability
- Increasing proximities and reducing distances through COIL Virtual Exchanges
- Lecturers’ stories of teaching understanding hidden curriculum enactment in a private higher education institutions
- Parents’ views on teaching comprehensive sexuality education to their young children in Zimbabwean schools
- Perceptions of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on academics’ teaching, and research key performance areas (KPAs)
Volume 19, Issue 2 (2024)
Volume 15, Issue 2 (2024)
Volume 18, Issue 1 (2023)
- An assessment of the employability of learners who attained their qualifications through recognition of prior learning in Botswana
- Challenges faced by intermediate phase English First Additional Language teachers in establishing classroom libraries in Limpopo Province
- Editorial
- Enhancing academic staff retention in an open distance e-Learning higher education institution in South Africa
- Fifteen years of The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning: A review and bibliometric analysis
- The influence of different teaching and learning strategies in mathematics – a case study
- Understanding elements, strengths and challenges of explicit instruction for the teaching of computer programming (to post-graduate students)