A Brief Systematic Mapping of Literature on Designing STEM Curricula Using Design-Based Research

Abstract: This brief systematic mapping study examines existing research on designing STEM curricula through Design-Based Research (DBR) in formal and informal learning environments. Through analysis of peer-reviewed literature from major educational databases, we identified patterns in existing literature to highlight applications of DBR cycles in STEM curriculum development and common design principles and expose gaps in current literature. This mapping study gives researchers and practitioners an overview of DBR’s role in STEM curriculum design.