design-based research

Design-based research is an approach to studying and improving educational practices by simultaneously designing, implementing, and analyzing interventions within real-world settings. It involves researchers working closely with practitioners to develop solutions—like teaching methods or tools—and studying how these solutions work in practice. This iterative process allows for continuous refinement based on real data, ensuring the results are practical and effective. In essence, it combines creating solutions with understanding how and why they work, fostering innovations that are both evidence-based and tailored to actual educational environments.