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Classroom Action Research
Real classroom interventions for engagement, motivation and performance.
International Teachers' Action Research Competition
Empowering teachers,
transforming classrooms.
ITARC 2026 is a global platform for educators to share evidence-based action research that improves teaching practice and student learning outcomes.
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Competition categories
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Participation types
100
Evaluation points
Official theme
Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms, Inspiring Global Education
About ITARC
Teachers as reflective researchers.
ITARC promotes action research as a systematic, practical approach to improving teaching and learning. Educators identify real classroom issues, design interventions, implement them, and present evidence of impact.
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Identify
Surface a real teaching and learning issue grounded in your classroom context.
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Intervene
Design and implement an evidence-based intervention or innovation.
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Reflect
Collect evidence of impact and reflect on changes in professional practice.
10 Categories
Find where your research belongs.
From classroom action research to AI in education, ITARC welcomes work across the full breadth of teaching practice.
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Teaching Innovation
Gamification, project-based and student-centred learning approaches.
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AI in Education
Using artificial intelligence for learning, assessment and feedback.
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TVET Action Research
Competency-based training and industry-related learning research.
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Digital Learning
LMS, multimedia and online environments that improve learning.
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STEM Education
Innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Language Education
Reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar.
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Inclusive Education
Support for diverse learners, abilities and learning challenges.
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Assessment Innovation
Better feedback, performance and assessment practices.
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Early Career Research
Action research by trainee and novice teachers.
Submission — Simplified to 3 Items
Three items. Strict format. No confusion.
We heard your feedback. The old 5-item mixed-format submission is now a streamlined PDF-only 3-item pack with an official template — so you spend time on your research, not on formatting.
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Research Report Pack
One PDF combining your action research paper (5–10 pages) with an Appendix of implementation evidence (max 5 pages). Use the official DOCX template — every section is pre-set.
- Format
- PDF only
- Requirement
- Max 15 MB · Template provided
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Research Poster (A1)
A1 portrait poster exported as vector PDF — keeps quality when zoomed and prints cleanly. Cover title, participant, objectives, intervention, methodology, findings, impact and conclusion.
- Format
- PDF only
- Requirement
- A1 · Max 10 MB
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Video Pitch
Upload to YouTube as an Unlisted video and submit the link. No file upload, no Drive permission errors, auto-captions included.
- Format
- YouTube unlisted link
- Requirement
- Individual 5 min · Group 8 min
Evaluation
Judged on rigour, impact and reflection.
CriterionMarks
Problem & objectives10
Literature & framework10
Methodology15
Implementation15
Findings & impact20
Reflection10
Originality10
Creativity & innovation5
Presentation quality5
Total100
Awards
Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze — plus special category recognitions.
- Grand Award
- Gold Award
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
- Best Classroom Innovation
- Best Action Research Paper
- Best AI in Education
- Best TVET Research
Registration Fee
Transparent pricing for every participant.
CategoryLocal (RM)Intl. (USD)
Individual ParticipantRM 150USD 40
Group Participant (2–5)RM 250USD 70
Student / Trainee TeacherRM 100USD 30
Institutional PackageRM 600USD 180
Fees cover registration, review, e-certificate, presentation access, award eligibility and inclusion in the ITARC digital record.
Important Dates
Key milestones.
Full schedule to be announced. Subscribe via the Secretariat to receive updates.
- Phase 01Registration Opens1 June 2026
- Phase 02Submission DeadlineNo Deadline
- Phase 03Evaluation PeriodWithin one month after submitted
- Phase 04Online Interview SessionWithin the one month
- Phase 05Result AnnouncementOne week after Interview Session
- Phase 06Award CeremonyCertificate and Medal
Join ITARC 2026
Turn your classroom into research that travels.
Registration is now open. Submit your ITARC 2026 registration through the official online registration system.
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If you have any questions, please visit our Contact Form.
The Secretariat is ready to assist you.