Educational Design Research: An Aligned Approach to Contemporary Educational Challenges

Background: Historical evidences underscore the synergistic evolution of society and educational paradigms, highlighting their mutual influence and the transformative impact of novel scenarios on both domains. The interconnected evolution of societal dynamics and educational paradigms necessitates a departure from traditional linear pedagogical approaches to accommodate the continuous adaptation in teaching, learning, and research methodologies. Objective: In this sense, this paper focuses on identifying and discussing the synergies between Educational Design Research (EDR) and contemporary educational challenges. Methodological aspects: Through a theoretical essay on the historical aspects, uniqueness, and potential of EDR, this study illuminates how EDR contributes to the development of effective, innovative, and contextually relevant educational strategies, enriching the educational field, promoting better learning outcomes, and contributing to contemporary education. Results: EDR stands as an aligned approach to contemporary educational challenges, integrating theory and practice to develop and refine innovative strategies that are responsive to the evolving landscape of learning, teaching, and technological advancements. Conclusions: EDR emerges as a potential approach that bridges educational field with contemporary challenges, fostering innovative, contextually adaptive strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes in an ever-evolving societal landscape.