Today is a very special day, as we are delighted to announce the publication of our new book, Implementing Design-Based Research in Education: Practical Tools and Strategies, published by Routledge.

Co-authored with Ann Devitt and Jen O’Sullivan, this book has been an important and rewarding part of our research journey. Seeing it officially published today is both exciting and deeply meaningful.
The book explores how Design-Based Research (DBR) can help bridge the gap between educational theory and real-world practice. Grounded in creativity, empathy, collaboration, and reflective practice, it offers practical guidance for researchers, educators, and practitioners seeking to design meaningful and impactful learning experiences.
We hope the book will support educators and researchers who are working to create thoughtful, responsive, and evidence-informed educational experiences. A huge thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged us throughout this process.
More details are available here: www.routledge.com/9781032997148
Dr Catherine (Kitty) O'Reilly is an independent researcher and writer specialising in early childhood education and care. She recently co-authored a book on Design-Based Research Methodology and is currently writing another book on nurturing critical thinking in young children through storytelling, built around the StoryThinking Framework she developed in her PhD. For fun, she writes literary fiction and hopes to publish a short-story collection in 2027.
About KittyPosted on 28th May, 2026, under Projects