2018_EJRNL_PP_Jessica_Pool_1.pdf
Terbatas Noor Pujiati.,S.Sos
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Terbatas Noor Pujiati.,S.Sos
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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 designbased
phases, in the form of micro-, meso- and macro-cycles were
applied to improve practice and to generate design principles. Designbased
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.