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DESRIST 2019: Extending the Boundaries of Design Science Theory and Practice pp 92–107Cite as

Work-Integrated Learning as an Outcome of Using Action Design Research in Practice

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This paper highlights Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) as an outcome of using Action Design Research (ADR) in practice. We argue that ADR is a subtype of Design Science Research (DSR) and a prominent method for facilitating mutually beneficial collaboration between academia and practice. Subsequently, we tie our work around ADR and WIL to the Scandinavian school of IS-research and worker participation, by emphasizing reflective practice on both researcher and practitioner side. We demonstrate this through two empirical cases and four case episodes. Consequently, the cases highlight building, intervention, and evaluation in the areas of civic orientation and county administration. The narrative around each case focuses on ADR-activities that mediate reflection and learning through iterative cycles. Outcomes from the cases are reported as WIL-outcomes and finally, we conclude this paper by briefly suggesting two implications for future relevant research.

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    Amir Haj-Bolouri, Christian Master Östlund & Lars Svensson

  2. Information Systems, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

    Matti Rossi

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Haj-Bolouri, A., Östlund, C.M., Rossi, M., Svensson, L. (2019). Work-Integrated Learning as an Outcome of Using Action Design Research in Practice. In: Tulu, B., Djamasbi, S., Leroy, G. (eds) Extending the Boundaries of Design Science Theory and Practice. DESRIST 2019. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 11491. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19504-5_7

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