Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Classroom Experiences (E-ISSN 2988-3849)

Classroom Experiences is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to classroom-based action research that advances effective, ethical, and evidence-informed teaching. We provide a venue for educators to report interventions, cycles of reflection, and measurable improvements in learning—grounded in authentic classroom settings. Typical topics include instructional design, assessment and evaluation, curriculum development, classroom management, student engagement and inclusion, technology integration, and practitioner professional development.

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure methodological soundness, transparent plan–act–observe–reflect cycles, and practical relevance. The journal is published twice a year (January–June; July–December) and serves teachers, school leaders, researchers, and policymakers seeking classroom-tested insights that can be adapted and scaled.

1) Scope and Accepted Manuscript Types

We welcome contributions explicitly situated in real classrooms, reporting concrete actions, evidence of change, and reflective learning by practitioners. Four article types are accepted:

A. Research Article (Action Research / Design-Based Research) — IMRaD

  • Word count: 5,000–7,500 words (excl. references/appendices).
  • Abstract: 200–250 words; 3–5 keywords.
  • Required structure: IMRaD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) with explicit plan–act–observe–reflect cycles.

B. Review Paper (Systematic / Scoping / State-of-the-Art)

  • Word count: 6,000–12,000 words.
  • Abstract: 200–250 words; 3–6 keywords.
  • Suggested structure: Introduction & Rationale; Methods (databases, search string, inclusion/exclusion, screening, reliability); Synthesis/Findings; Classroom Implications; Gaps & Agenda; Limitations.

C. Mini Review

  • Word count: 2,500–3,500 words.
  • Abstract: 150–200 words; 3–5 keywords.
  • Focus: Concise synthesis on a tightly defined classroom issue with actionable takeaways.

D. Short Communication

  • Word count: 1,500–3,500 words.
  • Use cases: Pilot results, single-cycle action research, rapid note on a promising technique, instrument note, or replication.

2) Manuscript Preparation

  • Language: English; clear and practitioner-oriented.
  • Originality: Not under review elsewhere; no plagiarism, data/image manipulation, or citation fabrication.
  • Files: Main text in .docx; figures as separate files (.png/.jpg ≥300 dpi, or vector .svg/.eps); tables embedded and editable.
  • Layout: A4; 2.5 cm margins; 1.15–1.5 spacing; 11–12 pt readable font; ≤3 heading levels.
  • Numbers & units: SI units; define acronyms at first mention; equations in MathJax/LaTeX or editable text.
  • AI use: Permitted only per the journal’s AI Policy with explicit disclosure and human verification.

3) Title Page and Double-Blind Files

Submit two files:

  1. Title Page (separate): title; authors & affiliations; ORCID iDs; corresponding author email; funding; acknowledgements; conflicts of interest; author contributions (CRediT); ethics approvals/permissions; AI disclosure.
  2. Blinded Manuscript: remove all identifiers and file metadata; cite prior work neutrally.

4) Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: purpose, classroom context, intervention/approach, key results, and practical implications.
  • Keywords: 3–5, reflecting classroom level, subject, and method.

5) Reporting Expectations (All Types)

  • Context: school type, grade/level, subject, class size, timetable, resources.
  • Participants: inclusion criteria; aggregate demographics; privacy safeguards.
  • Measures: assessments, rubrics, engagement/behavior indicators, observation protocols; note validity/reliability where applicable.
  • Analysis: appropriate quant/qual procedures; triangulation encouraged.
  • Outcomes: report improvements and null/negative results; avoid over-claiming.
  • Implications: concrete guidance for teachers and scalability.

6) Ethics, Privacy, and Consent

  • Provide IRB/ethics approval or exemption (ID numbers where applicable).
  • Describe consent/assent (especially for minors); anonymize data; obtain written permission if any identifying elements remain.
  • Comply with data-protection laws; do not upload sensitive data to third-party tools without legal basis and safeguards.

7) References and Citation Style — IEEE

Use the IEEE style: numeric, bracketed in-text citations (e.g., [1], [2]–[4]). List references in the order of appearance. Use a reference manager if possible. Ensure every in-text citation has a matching reference and vice versa.

IEEE Examples (in-text and reference list)

In-text: “Formative feedback improves writing quality [1],” or “...as reported in [2], [5].”

Journal article: A. Author and B. Author, “Article title,” Journal Name, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 123–145, 2024. DOI or URL (if any).

Book: C. Author, Book Title. 2nd ed. City, Country: Publisher, 2022.

Conference: D. Author et al., “Paper title,” in Proc. Conf. Name, City, Country, 2023, pp. 50–58.

Chapter: E. Author, “Chapter title,” in Book Title, F. Editor, Ed. City: Publisher, 2021, pp. 99–118.

Web: Organization/Author, “Page title,” Site/Platform, Accessed: Jan. 12, 2025. [Online]. Available: URL

8) Figures, Tables, Data, and Materials

  • Figures: high-quality (≥300 dpi); clear captions and in-text callouts.
  • Tables: editable (not images); each with a descriptive title and note (if needed).
  • Data/Materials Availability: provide an availability statement (e.g., OSF, Zenodo, institutional repository) or justify restrictions.
  • Supplementary files: upload as separate files and reference in-text.

9) Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Limited language support via AI tools is allowed with full disclosure and human verification; AI cannot be an author or generate/alter research data or images. See the journal’s AI Policy for details.

10) Conflicts of Interest, Funding, and Author Contributions

  • Conflicts of interest: disclose any financial/personal relationships that could influence the work.
  • Funding: list all financial support (grant numbers when applicable).
  • CRediT roles: specify conceptualization, methodology, investigation, writing, supervision, etc.

11) Peer-Review Process

  • Double-blind: reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
  • Editorial screening: scope fit, ethics, clarity, adherence to guidelines; technical fixes may be requested pre-review.
  • Decisions: accept; minor/major revisions; reject. Include a point-by-point response with any revision.

12) How to Submit

  1. Register/login and follow the online workflow.
  2. Upload Title Page (separate) and Blinded Manuscript; upload figures as separate files.
  3. Complete metadata: title, abstract, keywords, affiliations, ORCID, funding, disclosures.

Appendix — IMRaD Structure for Research Articles

1) Introduction

  • Problem statement and relevance to classroom practice.
  • Brief literature background and rationale (cite using IEEE).
  • Objectives/research questions; expected contribution to teaching/learning.

2) Methods

  • Context & Participants: school/grade/subject; class size; privacy safeguards.
  • Design: action research or DBR; explicitly report plan–act–observe–reflect cycles (≥2 preferred), with timelines.
  • Intervention: instructional design, materials, duration, teacher PD (if any).
  • Measures & Instruments: assessments, rubrics, observation protocols; reliability/validity notes where applicable.
  • Data Analysis: quantitative/qualitative procedures; triangulation strategy.
  • Ethics: approvals/consents; data protection; AI disclosure (if applicable).

3) Results

  • Report findings aligned with research questions and cycles.
  • Include tables/figures with clear captions and in-text references.
  • Present both improvements and null/negative outcomes.

4) Discussion

  • Interpret results; link to literature and classroom implications.
  • Reflect on the action-research cycles (what changed and why).
  • Limitations, threats to validity, and suggestions for future work.

5) Conclusion

  • Key takeaways for practice; scalability/transferability to other classrooms.

Back-Matter Sections

  • Acknowledgements (including AI disclosure if applicable).
  • CRediT author contributions; Conflicts of interest; Funding.
  • Data/Materials Availability; Appendices (optional).
  • References in IEEE style (see above).

Submission Checklists

For All Submissions
  • [  ] Title Page and Blinded Manuscript are separate.
  • [  ] Abstract + 3–5 keywords; within word limits.
  • [  ] Ethics/consent statements included and data anonymized.
  • [  ] Figures (≥300 dpi) and editable tables are cited in-text with captions.
  • [  ] IEEE citations are consistent; references ordered by appearance.
  • [  ] Conflicts, Funding, CRediT roles, and Data/Materials Availability are included.
  • [  ] AI use (if any) disclosed per AI Policy.
For Research Articles (IMRaD)
  • [  ] IMRaD sections complete; ≥2 plan–act–observe–reflect cycles reported.
  • [  ] Context, participants, intervention, measures, and analysis clearly described.
  • [  ] Results aligned with questions/cycles; practical implications stated.
  • [  ] Discussion integrates literature; limitations and future work noted.

Questions on formatting or suitability? Contact the Editorial Office via the journal website. The Editorial Board may update these guidelines periodically to reflect evolving standards in classroom-based research and publication ethics.