Design-based research: is this a suitable methodology for short-term projects?
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| Title: | Design-based research: is this a suitable methodology for short-term projects? |
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| Authors: | Pool, Jessica1 (AUTHOR) Jessica.Pool@nwu.ac.za, Laubscher, Dorothy1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Educational Media International. Mar2016, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p42-52. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Blended learning, *Graduate students, *Teaching methods, *Evidence-based education, *Computer assisted instruction |
| Abstract: | This article reports on a design-based methodology of a thesis in which a fully face-to-face contact module was converted into a blended learning course. The purpose of the article is to report on how design-based phases, in the form of micro-, meso- and macro-cycles were applied to improve practice and to generate design principles. Design-based research traditionally is associated with multiple iterations of design, development and revision over a long period of time. This challenges the idea of design-based research being an appropriate methodology for a short-term thesis or dissertation. We argue that graduate students who are limited by time constraints can also conduct educational design-based research as long as the relevant phases are followed, which can produce significant, appropriate and effective design principles. This article suggests that the scope of design-based research should not be limited to long-term projects only, which restricts the value of implementing this methodology to improve practice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Abstract: | This article reports on a design-based methodology of a thesis in which a fully face-to-face contact module was converted into a blended learning course. The purpose of the article is to report on how design-based phases, in the form of micro-, meso- and macro-cycles were applied to improve practice and to generate design principles. Design-based research traditionally is associated with multiple iterations of design, development and revision over a long period of time. This challenges the idea of design-based research being an appropriate methodology for a short-term thesis or dissertation. We argue that graduate students who are limited by time constraints can also conduct educational design-based research as long as the relevant phases are followed, which can produce significant, appropriate and effective design principles. This article suggests that the scope of design-based research should not be limited to long-term projects only, which restricts the value of implementing this methodology to improve practice. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 09523987 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09523987.2016.1189246 |
