Education 3-13

Aims & Scope

Education 3-13 - International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education is the major international publication of the Association for the Study of Primary Education (ASPE).

The defining feature of the journal is that it aims to publish refereed articles representing the highest quality research and analysing practice relating to children between the ages of 3-13, both in the UK and internationally.

It should be noted, however, that whilst the submission of items relating to pre-school and the transfer to secondary education are encouraged, the central focus of the journal is on primary education and articles addressing that phase are especially welcomed.

Education 3-13 will be of interest to academics, students, teachers and advisers who seek perspectives on early years, primary and middle schooling.

The Journal seeks to provide an avenue for the publication of research that will help to develop policy and practice in primary education and will also assist practitioners by providing helpful and stimulating ways of viewing what they do, or might do.

The Journal welcomes submissions on all aspects of primary education in the form of articles that report original research, analyse practice, discuss local and national policy and initiatives, offer a comparative perspective on research and policy and report on major research projects.

Illustrations, tables, figures, photos and examples of children's work are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11628

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	607

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.498

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Exploring social constructivism: theories and practicalities

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Paul

• Learning outdoors: the Forest School approach

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Liz

• Teaching and learning outside the classroom: personal values, alternative pedagogies and standards

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Sue

• Cooperative learning in elementary schools

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Robert E.

• Creative potential in educational settings: its nature, measure, and nurture

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Baptiste, Maud, Todd

• The nature of learning at forest school: practitioners' perspectives

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Frances

• Project-based learning in primary schools: effects on pupils' learning and attitudes

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Stavroula, Diamanto, Christos

• Towards an understanding of<i>udeskole</i>: education outside the classroom in a Danish context

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Peter, Erik, Thomas B.

• For sale – primary physical education. £20 per hour or nearest offer

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Gerald

• Polish teachers of early education in the face of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic – the difficulties experienced and suggestions for the future

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Aleksandra, Stanisława, Karolina

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