About the Journal
The Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN) is an ASEAN network of teacher education institutions that seeks to promote research and publications, scholarship of teaching, teacher education leadership, curriculum and pedagogy, reciprocity programs, quality assurance and harmonization of standards to shape and redefine teacher education in the ASEAN region.
The AsTEN Journal of Teacher Education is AsTEN's flagship publication. It is a peer-refereed journal that serves as the main platform for the Network to engage with the wider academic community. It provides an international scholarly forum for research and ideas on teacher education in Southeast Asia and beyond. The journal is an annual publication that covers an extensive array of relevant and emerging topics and issues in teacher education. It brings to the fore significant findings and contributions on teacher education that will lead to a better understanding of the dynamics of education contexts and empower teacher education institutions. It publishes articles that report research, review of research literature, practice innovations, and research-policy nexus in teacher education that will be of interest to a wide range of readership through its five main sections: research articles, review articles, teaching and assessment practices, policy briefs, and book reviews.
Please read our Review Criteria and Instructions to Authors for further information.
Section 1: Research Articles and Research Briefs
This section of the journal covers research studies that address important questions about preparing teacher trainees for service as well as the continuous professional development and learning of teachers in service. The focus can be on generic teacher education or specific curricular and subject areas. Research can also address emerging trends, values, and norms in teacher education, management and leadership trends, teacher cognition, classroom practice, and data-driven evaluation of teacher education courses and programs. Other topics relevant to teacher education not mentioned here are also welcome. Full-length articles (4,000–5,000 words) are strongly encouraged. Potential authors can also submit research briefs (1,000–2,000 words) of an ongoing or completed study. Studies conducted in countries outside of ASEAN should have implications that are relevant for the region.
Research articles should include:
1. Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic, the context, and the article's purpose.
2. Literature Review: Include relevant literature related to the research topic. The literature review should be presented thematically. Please observe a decade-old citation of literature.
3. Research Questions/Objectives: List the questions/objectives that the research aims to answer/address. If possible, provide the major goal of the study and the specific research questions or objectives.
4. Participants: Describe the participants involved in the research and the sampling process utilized in the study.
5. Methodology: Describe how the research was carried out. This section should include sub-sections such as research design, instruments, procedures or data collection, and data analysis.
6. Findings and Discussion: State the findings and critically discuss the strengths and gaps in the current research. This section must have sub-levels coherent with the identified objectives/questions. In each sub-level, present the data in tabular or graphical format following APA style (7th ed.). Discussion per theme should highlight a) trends in data, b) inferences, insights, and implications of findings for practice, policies, or theories, and c) literature citations.
7. Implications: State some implications of the findings for teacher education and/or teaching.
8. Conclusion: Restate your research, highlight its significance, and make suggestions for future research on the topic.
Research briefs (about 2 pages) should include:
1. Background of the Study: Provide the context and purpose of the study.
2. Focus of Study: Include the research questions or the aims of the study.
3. Research Design: Describe how the research was carried out.
4. Participants: Describe the participants involved in the study.
5. Key Findings: State the main findings.
6. Significance of Findings: State the importance of the above findings.
Section 2: Review Articles
Review articles (4,000–6,000 words) should provide a comprehensive summary of research and a critical perspective on a particular focus or discipline in education. Authors should draw conclusions from the literature reviewed and identify research areas and questions for future research. Cited literature must be articles published within the last ten years from the time of writing.
Review articles should include:
1. Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic, the context, and the purpose of the review.
2. Key Advances: Highlight key advances that have been made and areas where more focused research may lead to greater impact and understanding of the topic.
3. Methodological Section: Provide details/information on the research design, participants, research locale, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations.
4. Results and Discussion: State the findings and present a critical discussion of the strengths and gaps in the current research.
5. Conclusion: Highlight the unknowns that remain and make suggestions for future research on the topic.
Section 3: Teaching and Assessment Practices
This section comprises articles on teaching and assessment strategies that have been shown to be effective in the classroom, both in schools and teacher education institutions. The articles (3,500–4,000 words) can be based on innovative practices that have been proven effective in authentic classroom settings and are preferably supported by action research findings.
The article should include:
1. Introduction: Provide the purpose of the article, the context in which the strategy is used, and evidence for the effectiveness of the strategy. It would be best if the author designs the manuscript using an action research framework.
2. Action research intervention: Describe the intervention.
3. Strategy:
- Describe the teaching or assessment strategy.
- State the pedagogical or assessment principles underpinning the strategy.
- Include the lesson or activity outline to show how the strategy is enacted.
- Conclusion: Provide considerations for the application of the strategy. (Authors should take into consideration ASEAN educational settings.)
Section 4: Book Reviews
This section publishes academic book reviews of important or interesting new titles that are relevant to the scope of the journal. Each review (2,000–3,000 words, which excludes the title, authors’ information, abstract, list of references, figures, tables, and appendices) can be written as a complete prose with the aim of informing journal readers of the purpose and quality of a book and explaining how it contributes to the current literature on a topic. Graduate students are encouraged to contribute book reviews to this journal.
Book Reviews should include:
Title: Include an effective title, the name(s) of the author(s), the affiliation(s) and address(es) of the author(s), and the email address of the corresponding author.
1. Abstract: Write an abstract of 150–200 words.
2. Keywords: Include 3–4 keywords.
3. Citation and Price: State the necessary information about the book reviewed and its price.
4. Summary: Summarize the various parts of the book and its key arguments.
5. Significance: Discuss the significance of the book and its relevance to the intended readership.
6. Critique and Recommendation: Include a summary of the critique of the book and make recommendations.
7. Reviewer’s Particulars: State the reviewer’s name and institution.
AsTEN Journal accepts the following types of articles:
- Research Articles
- Research Briefs
- Review Articles
- Teaching and Assessment Practices
- Book Reviews
Usage
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Google Citation
- h-index: 9
- i10 index: 9
Total citations: 265
Speed/acceptance
- 13 days avg. from submission to first decision
- 219 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision
- 12 days avg. from acceptance to publication
- 5% acceptance rate
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Asst. Prof. Dr. Watsatree Diteeyont, Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Managing Editor
Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Advisory Board
Assoc. Prof. Dr Haji Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani, Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Dr. Sieng Sovanna, National Institute of Education, Cambodia
Prof. Dr. M. Solehuddin, M.A., Unviersitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dexanourath Seneduangdeth, National University of Laos, Laos PDR
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Md Amin bin Md Taff, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Kay Thwe Hlaing, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Bert J. Tuga, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Prof. Liu Woon Chia, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Udomluk Koolsriroj, Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Associate Editor
Dr. Vira Neau (Ph.D.), Vice Director, National Institute of Education (NIE), Cambodia
Dr. Chansean Mam (Ed.D.), Deputy Head of the Planning and Management Department, NIE, Cambodia
Dr Tan Kar Chun, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Jessie Png Lay Hoon, Senior Lecture and NIE’s AsTEN Representative, Singapore
Dr. Nor Junainah Binti Mohd Isa, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Nurulhuda Binti Md Hassan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Ahmad Bukhori Muslim, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Dr. Rini Solihat, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Dr. Hoang Mai Khanh, Head, Office of Quality Assurance, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Duong Minh Quang, Faculty of Education, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Khin Nyunt Nyunt Saw, Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Adelyne C. Abrea, Executive Director and Provost, Philippine Normal University-Mindanao, Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pattarawat Jeerapattanatorn, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Thananun Thanarachataphoom, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Editorial Staff
ADMIN STAFF
Jirich P. Baldemoro, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
WEB EDITOR
Patricia Mae C. Purificacion, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
JOURNAL STAFF
Kobe Angelo Leocadio, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
TECHNICAL STAFF
Christine Pearl B. Salimo, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
LAYOUT AND GRAPHIC ARTIST
Mars M. Majul, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Editorial Review Board
Chheang Sangvath, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Soeung Sopha, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Chhorn Than, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Allen A. Espinosa, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Ali G. Anudin, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Levi E. Elipane, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Arlyne C. Marasigan, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Adonis P. David, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. May Cho Min, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Aye Su Myat, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Khin Khin Thant Sin, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Nongluck Manowaluilou, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Narudol Semchuchot, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Boonlerst Outayanik, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosmilah Misnan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ing Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Anis Nazihah Mat Daud, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazlina Che Mustafa, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazura Mastura Muhammad, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Dawn Ng Kit Ee, National Institution of Education – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Tan Chee Soon, National Institution of Education – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Poh Soon Koh, National Institution of Education – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Ng Chiew Hong, National Institution of Education – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Robbie Lee Sabnani, National Institution of Education – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Le Hoang Dung, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Nguyen Duy Mong Ha, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Cao Thi Chau Thuy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hao, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Dao Van Vy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Tran Anh Tien, Office of Scientific Research and Project Management, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Dr. Hoang Mai Khanh, Faculty of Education, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
Prof. Dr. Fuad Abdul Hamied, Indonesia University of Education, Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Ace K. Suryadi, Indonesia University of Education, Indonesia
Dr. Khin Pyone Yi, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Dr. Aye Aye Myint, Yangon University of Education, Myanmar
Prof. Dr. Suriani Abu Bakar, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Prof. Ts. Dr. Wong Kung Teck, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Pool of Reviewers
Dr. Van-Viet Vo, Ho Chi Minh University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
Dr. Thanh-Nga Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh University of Education, Vietnam
Dr. Jay Jeong, Agassiz Insitute of Education / Washington State, USA
Dr. Trang Ngoc Nguyen, NguyenTat Thanh University, Vietnam
Dr. De Van Dinh, Ly Tu Tong College, Vietnam
Dr. Azlin Zaiti Zainal, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Mohd Azannee Saad, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Dr. Teerasak Chaladgarn, Education Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Dr. Sayun Sotaro, Education Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Dr. Luong Thi Hong Gam, Quality Assurance Senior Advisor, Fulbright University, Vietnam
Dr. Rhodora F. Nicdao, Chair, Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Dr. Nguyen Huu Cuong, Department of Quality Assurance, Van Lang University, Vietnam
ties, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Hue, Faculty of Foreign Languages, An Giang University, Vietnam
Dr. Adisorn Juntrasook, Faculty of Learning Science and Education, Thammasat University, Thailand
Dr. Arisa Sumamal, Contemplative Education Center, Mahidol University, Thailand
Dr. Wandee Sutthinarakorn, Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Inero V. Ancho, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Dr. Rowena R. Hibanada, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Josephine M. Calamlam, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Matronillo M. Martin, Ifugao State University- Potia Campus, Philippines
Dr. Ryan Jayson V. Delos Reyes, Urdaneta City University, Philippines
Dr. Pung Wun Chiew, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
Dr. Fu Sai Hoe, Sandakan District Education, Office, Sabah, Malaysia
Dr. Vestly Kong Liang Soon, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Dr. Melissa Bartolome, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Adelaila Leano, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Nordin Mamat, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Abdul Halim Masnan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Grace Aguiling-Dalisay, University of the Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Christoper F. Sasot, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Liezel Moises Abrea, Adamson University, Philippines
Dr. Darren Dumaop, De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines
Dr. Vidi Sukmayadi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wandee Kasemsukpipat, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Siti Amalina Tajuddin, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Sasigaran Moneyam, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Alberto L. Dimarucut, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
Dr. Jose Alther Rivera, University of Southeastern Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Shirlene Medori Alegre, Father Saturnino Urios University, Philippines
Dr. Nurul Hidayah Liew Abdullah, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
Dr. Ho Yuek Ming @ Sabrina J. Ho Abdullah, Universiti Putra, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Seow Ta Wee, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Dewi Liesnoor Setyowati, Semarang State University, Indonesia
Assoc. Prof Dr. Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Zetra Hainul Putra, Universitas Riau, Indonesia
Dr. Bambang Sumintono, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Fajar Arianto, M.Pd, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sampan Thinwiangthong, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Jiraporn Chano, Ed.D, Mahasrakham University, Thailand
Rachel Mamlok-Naaman, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Dr. Sylvija Markic, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
Dr. Marika Kapanadaze, Ilia State University, Georgia
Dr. Alejandro Bernardo, University of Sto. Tomas, Philippines
Dr. Rochelle Irene Lucas, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Rachelle Lintao, University of Sto. Tomas, Philippines
Dr. Ericson Alieto, Western Mindanao State University, Philippines
Dr. Yonten Chophel, Royal University of Bhutan, Philippines
Dr. Alwielland Q. Bello, Bukidnon State University, Philippines
Dr. Kenneth D. Barrientos, Mag-aba National High School, Philippines
Dr. Paul Doronila, Central Philippines State University, Philippines
Dr. Jick C. Balinarion, State University of Northern Negros, Philippines
Dr. Gyanendra Nath Tiwari, Professor and Head Nagaland Univesity, India
Dr. Nimisha Beri, Professor and Head Lovely Professional University, India
Dr. Rajib Chakraborty, Associate Professor Lovely Professional University, India
Dr. Indrajit Dutta, Assistant Professor Maulana Azad National Urdu University (CTE Bhopal), India
Dr. Neeti Dutta, Associate Professor Maulana Azad National Urdu University (CTE Bhopal), India
Asst. Prof. Dr. Romyen Kosaikanont, Centre Director, SEAMEO RIHED, Thailand
Reka Tozsa, Director, Education Department, Asia-Europe Foundation, Hungary
Prof. Dr. Azirah Hashim, Department of Emglish Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University Malaya, Malaysia
Associate Professor Pongprapan Pongsophon, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Professor Prachyanun Nilsook, King Mongkuts University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Roger Y. Chao, City University of Hong Kong, China
Dr. Wayne Holmes, University College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Sirin Chakamanont, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Dr. Dech-siri Nopas, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Walainart Meepan, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Asami Shimoda, National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College (Kosen), Japan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maki Takayoshi, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
Tricia Abigail Santos Fermin, Josai International University, Japan
Blake Turnbull, Otani University, Japan
Hyoshin Lee, Konkuk University, South Korea
Tomoaki Morikawa, Kanazawa University, Japan
Jesse Ezra Shircliff, Utah State University, USA
Dr. Agnes C. Francisco, Cavite State University, Philippines
Kristine De Leon, Sohar University, Oman
Dr. Maria Cequena, Catholic Filipino Academy , Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patcharin Kangkha, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS)
Dr. Daylinda Luz R. Laput, Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Philippines
Dr. Sonu Hangma Subba, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine , AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Dr. Sudhir Prabhu, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Dr. Harshal T. Pandve, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, PCMC's Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital & Postgraduate Medical Institute Pimpri Pune, Marahashtra, India
Dr. P. V. Dinesh, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, KVG Medical College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka, India
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, India
Prof. Megumi Yoshieda Aichi, Shukutoku University, Japan
Prof. Judy Yoneoka Kumamoto, Gakuen University, Japan
Prof. Sukarno, Universitas Tidar, Indonesia
Dr. Fazri Nur Yusuf, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Assoc. Prof. Kyoko Fujimoto Aichi, Shukutoku University, Japan
Assistant Professor Dr. Jeffrey Dawala Wilang, Suranaree University of
Technology, Thailand
Assistant Professor Dr. Nakhon Kitjaroonchai, Asia-Pacific International
University, Thailand
Associate Professor Dr. Atipat Boonmoh, King Mongkut’s University of
Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Dr. Lin Hai, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Associate Professor Dr. Oktavian Mantiri, Burman University, Canada
Asst. Prof. Punyapa Boontam, PhD, Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Kietnawin Sridhanyarat, PhD, Silpakorn University, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Pariwat Imsa-ard, PhD, Thammsat University, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Natthapol Jaengkasorn, PhD, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Abstracting and Indexing
Publishing Schedule
Articles in this journal are published once a year (every December).
Publication Details
Online EISSN: 2467-7825
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Special Issues
Special Issues are curated collections of articles centered on a timely and significant topic that closely aligns with the aims and scope of AsTEN Journal. These issues are expected to attract sufficient high-quality papers to warrant a dedicated issue. Special Issues are edited either by the Co-Editors-in-Chief or Guest Editors.
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The refereeing system shall adopt a three-stage evaluation process: initial appraisal, double-blind peer review, and Editorial Board evaluation.
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