How theory and design-based research can mature PBL practice and research

Design - based research – issues in connecting theory , research and practice

During the last 20 years, design-based research (DBR) has become a popular methodology for connecting educational theory, research and practice. The missing link between educational theory, research and educational practice is an ongoing issue and DBR is seen as an integrated methodology to bridge the gap. But is this as easy as it sounds? The purpose of the article is to identify and discuss i...

Research into Practice : how applied research can underpin innovative practice

The construction industry is notoriously conservative and slow to change, and until recently, only the largest players have engaged in research. However, concerns over global warming and the need for sustainable development, have led to substantial investment (particularly in Europe) into the research and development of technologies and design approaches which will reduce our dependency on foss...

A Reflection on Research, Theory, Evidence-based Practice, and Quality Improvement

Aalborg Universitet Design - based research – issues in connecting theory , research and practice

During the last 20 years, design-based research (DBR) has become a popular methodology for connecting educational theory, research and practice. The missing link between educational theory, research and educational practice is an ongoing issue and DBR is seen as an integrated methodology to bridge the gap. But is this as easy as it sounds? The purpose of the article is to identify and discuss i...

Why and How Political Science Can Contribute to Public Health? Proposals for Collaborative Research Avenues

Written by a group of political science researchers, this commentary focuses on the contributions of political science to public health and proposes research avenues to increase those contributions. Despite progress, the links between researchers from these two fields develop only slowly. Divergences between the approach of political science to public policy and the expectations that public hea...