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We welcome researchers from all fields of education and social science who are interested in using and advancing our understanding of human activity using the powerful theoretical tools derived from Vygotsky and the community of scholars that have arisen from this tradition. We are united by our use of the theories and methodologies of Cultural-Historical Theory, Activity Theory, and Socioculutural Theory. We have members who work in social justice, STEM education, emotion, early childhood educa…

Aims:The Sociology of Education SIG aims to:

build a network of researchers interested in sociological approaches to research in education and to stimulate debate and discussion,
pursue opportunities for advancing sociological analysis of education and sociology of education in broad terms,
encourage and support postgraduates and early career researchers working in the field of sociology of education, and
provide a basis for streams on the sociology of education at AARE conferences.
Research in…

Aims:Teacher Education Research and Innovation [TERI] purpose is to support scholarly work in the field of teacher education research within the broader context of educational research in Australia. Researchers from a wide range of theoretical traditions are welcome. Further, TERI aims to raise the profile of teacher education research within the wider research community in education. Researchers in education typically are teacher educators, many of whom research in teacher education. We aim to…

Aims:Our SIG aims to enliven understandings about teachers' and school leaders’ work and lives through research that is conducted by/with/for teachers. We recognise teachers as educators and educational team leaders working in diverse settings including early childhood, primary and secondary schools, skills training institutions, universities (in particular Initial Teacher Education), and other discrete or alternative settings. We use a range of theoretical and methodological frameworks to…

AARE has several special awards for exceptional achievements by members. These are presented at the Annual Conference.

The AARE Awards encourage, acknowledge, and recognise the quality work of members. The Award categories will include:

Ray Debus Award for Doctoral Research in Education 
Betty Watts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Award  
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Award  
Early Career Researcher Award
Postgraduate Student Researcher Award
Aboriginal and/or…

PurposeSince 1978 one of the plenary lectures given at each AARE annual conference has been designated the Radford Lecture, as a memorial to the late, distinguished educationist Dr William (Bill) Radford.

Each year's Lecturer is a distinguished figure in an area relevant to educational research, who is especially invited by the Association to give the Lecture. Each year, the conference makes a presentation to the Radford Lecturer, and since 1984 the Lecture has been subsequently published…

Honorary Life Members of the Australian Association for Research in EducationThe award of Honorary Life Membership recognises current members of AARE who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to AARE as evidenced by long term membership of, and active participation in, the Association, and who have made a substantial contribution to educational research.

Call for 2023 Nominations by 12 noon Monday 30th October - ClosedNominations for Honorary Life Membership will be called for annually via t…

PurposeInaugurated in 2011, the Distinguished Fellow Award recognises outstanding service and contribution to AARE over an extended period of time.

Call for 2023 Nominations by 12 noon Monday 30th October - Nominations for 2023 are now closed. Nominations for 2024 can be accepted.Eligibility criteriaNominations will be called for annually via the newsletter and the website. Nominations must be received by award deadline each year. Members nominating a particular candidate should:

Ensure that t…

PurposeThis award recognises excellence in educational research by doctoral students. Normally only one award will be made each year. It is seen by the Association as a way of recognising the high-quality contribution made to educational knowledge by graduate students, and at the same time promoting dissemination of research.

Originally known as the AARE Award for Doctoral Research in Education, the first award was made in 1989. In 2014 the Award was renamed in honour of Dr Ray Debus, AARE foun…