Journal of Learning and Character Education (JLCEdu) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly (four issues per year). The journal is committed to advancing high-quality empirical and theoretical research within the interdisciplinary domains of Pedagogy, Character Education, Moral & Value Development, and Educational Innovation. JLCEdu promotes innovative scholarship that investigates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional strategies, character formation models, and holistic learning environments across diverse educational contexts and levels.
The journal particularly encourages research that examines character integration in curriculum and instruction, moral and ethical education, social-emotional learning, school culture, values-based leadership, and the role of educators and learning environments in shaping learner engagement, positive behavior, civic responsibility, and academic outcomes.
Focus and Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and conceptual studies addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Character education integration in curriculum and pedagogy
- Moral, ethical, and values-based educational theories and practices
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and student well-being
- Innovative character-infused teaching models and learning strategies
- Role of teacher leadership, school culture, and climate in character development
- Civic education, citizenship, diversity, and inclusive learning environments
- Assessment and evaluation of character development and affective domains
- Character formation in the digital age and AI-enhanced learning environments
- Family, school, and community partnerships in value formation
- Impact of character education on learner motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes
Note: The journal also considers general studies on instructional practices and broader educational challenges, although its primary focus centers on the intersection of learning processes and character education.