Design-Based Research (DBR) to develop an inventory management tool
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https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v18.n3.823-837Keywords:
Active Methodologies, Design-based Research, DBR, Inventory Management, Small BusinessAbstract
The educational process of teaching and learning in higher education, especially in the area of Engineering, faces a series of challenges. It is necessary to train a professional with in-depth technical knowledge, as well as communication skills, collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, problem-solving skills, and the ability to constantly learn. To this end, the use of new technologies and new educational methods becomes essential. Active learning is a student-centered approach, in which students play an active role in constructing their learning, through discussions, research, and problem-solving. To implement active learning, there are active methodologies, with which the student becomes the protagonist of their learning process. Given this context, the present study aimed to apply the Design-based Research (DBR) method to develop an inventory management tool for a small company. DBR is an approach used to develop solutions to educational problems, through the design, delivery, implementation, evaluation, and redesign of interventions in learning contexts. With this method it is possible to develop new materials, processes, tools, or technologies and, at the same time, develop the theory, test it, and evaluate the intervention. As a result of this study, the inventory management tool was built, validated, and implemented - being used to analyze different scenarios and make appropriate decisions in a small company.
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