The Role of Teachers in Design Research in Education

Abstract

In this book on "How does change happen?" we see a very wide span between design research on (nano level) learning trajectories of students and on (macro level) large scale system and policy change. Where are the teachers on this spec- trum? In particular: what can be a productive role for teachers in educational design research to bridge the gap between innovation policy and classroom prac- tice? That is the central question of this chapter. After analyzing some problems in educational innovation, we will outline how design research can constitute a bridge between teachers in the real world of practice and external researchers. Both perspectives will be clarified. In conclusion we will explore some implica- tions for (different) roles and expectations