Chapter 1: Practitioner Research in Education: Philosophical Foundations, Contextual Applications, and Policy Implications

This chapter examines practitioner research (PR) in education. PR uniquely positions practitioners and participants at the core of the inquiry, a distinction from research emphasising external observation. Through a case study, the chapter demonstrates the impact of PR in fostering a culture of inquiry in educational settings. The chapter also highlights PR’s potential for informing policy decisions by bridging the gap between theory and practice, ensuring policies are grounded in practitioners’ and participants’ authentic experiences.