The purpose of WERA-IRNs is to advance education research worldwide on specific scholarly topics. IRNs are temporary collaborative groups of scholars working on a specific research topic primarily through virtual communications. IRNs synthesize knowledge, examine the state of research, and stimulate collaborations or otherwise identify promising directions in research areas of worldwide significance. Priority products for IRNs include substantive reports that integrate the state of the knowledge worldwide and set forth promising research directions.

WERA strongly encourages the participation of scholars worldwide in ongoing IRNs and welcomes the establishment of IRNs on new research topics. For additional information on how to join an IRN or form a new IRN, please contact wera@aera.net. Detailed guidance on the preparation of proposals is available in the Call for WERA-IRN proposals available on the WERA website at www.weraonline.org.

The WERA International Research Network Committee comprises the following members:

Sari Lindblom-Ylänne

WERA Immediate Past President

sari.lindblom@helsinki.fi

George Head

Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA)

Korean Educational Research Association (KERA)

European Educational Research Association (EERA)

Gonzalo Jover

Sociedad Española de Pedagogía (SEP)

Polish Educational Research Association (PERA)

Joanna.michalak@onet.pl