Is Australian educational research worthwhile?

This research examines publication and citation data to assess the contribu tion of Australian educational research to major international journals. Ad ditionally a set of highly cited articles is reviewed to assess the relevan ce of educational research to teaching practice and policy making. Australi a makes a significant contribution to international educational research, a lthough its share of publications has been increasing over time, whereas it s share of citations has remained relatively constant. Substantial turnover in leading research institutions is found over time. It might be possible to explain this turnover by the productivity of a small number of academic staff members. Finally it is found that Australian educational research is extremely relevant to educational practice.