• CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF TECHNO-PEDAGOGICAL SKILL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
  K. Harankumar1 and Dr. Sr. M. Irudhaya Mary

• Psychological Wellness of High School Students
  Dr.P.Caroline Jeba Sorna

• The Relationship between Social Media Usage and Academic Motivation among University Students: The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality
  Dr. G. Umamageswari

• Teaching Strategies for Children with ADHD
  Dr. B.Annapoorani

• Innovative Teaching for Transformative Learning: NEP 2020 Perspectives
  Dr. Annapriya. J

Editorial: Indian Educational Researcher Volume 17 Issue 1, January – June 2024
Editorial Note : June 23, 2024. Pages: 01-02.

Education in the contemporary era is increasingly influenced by technological integration, learner well-being, and inclusive teaching practices. As classrooms evolve to meet the demands of the 21st century, research plays a vital role in guiding educators toward effective, ethical, and learner-centered approaches. This issue of the Indian Educational Researcher presents a collection of research and conceptual articles that address significant challenges and innovations in present-day education.

The research article Construction and Validation of Techno-Pedagogical Skill Questionnaire for High School Teachers by K. Harankumar and Dr. Sr. M. Irudhaya Mary focuses on the development of a reliable tool to assess teachers’ techno-pedagogical competencies. The study highlights the growing importance of technology-integrated teaching skills in enhancing instructional effectiveness.

Dr. P. Caroline Jeba Sorna’s article on Psychological Wellness of High School Students draws attention to students’ mental and emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for supportive school environments that promote resilience and positive mental health.

Exploring higher education contexts, The Relationship between Social Media Usage and Academic Motivation among University Students: The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality by Dr. G. Umamageswari examines how digital behaviors influence academic motivation. The study underscores the interconnectedness of lifestyle habits, well-being, and academic performance.

Addressing inclusive education, Teaching Strategies for Children with ADHD by Dr. B. Annapoorani provides practical insights into classroom strategies that support learners with attention-related challenges. The article emphasizes differentiated instruction and empathetic teaching approaches.

The issue concludes with Innovative Teaching for Transformative Learning: NEP 2020 Perspectives by Dr. Annapriya J., which discusses innovative pedagogical practices aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The article highlights the role of teachers in fostering experiential, competency-based, and learner-centered education.

The editorial team of the Indian Educational Researcher expresses sincere gratitude to all the contributors for their scholarly efforts. Their research enriches academic discourse and supports the journal’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

We invite educators, researchers, and scholars to contribute original research articles, conceptual papers, and reflective studies to future issues of the Indian Educational Researcher, particularly on themes related to educational innovation, learner well-being, technology integration, and inclusive education.