A Guide to Practitioner Research in International Education

NAFSA is pleased to collaborate with the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) on this important resource for international educators. The guide explores common considerations in conducting practice-focused research, identifies opportunities for sharing findings with others, and offers recommendations for those interested in developing their research skills further.

Designed for anyone working (or aspiring to work) in international education, the guide supports professionals interested in systematically reflecting on their practice while sharing insights that can benefit the wider field. Wherever you fall on the scholar-practitioner continuum, the guide addresses issues and considerations particularly relevant to research in international education. Its approach encourages educators to deepen their practice, strengthen their research skills, and share their findings more purposefully with colleagues and the broader international education community.