praxisbasierte

Praxisbasierte is a German adjective used to describe approaches, knowledge, or methods that are anchored in practical application and professional practice. The term emphasizes the integration of practical contexts with theoretical insights and aims at improving relevance and transfer to real-world settings.

In education and training, praxisbasierte Lehre (practice-based teaching) connects classroom learning with real-world tasks, through internships, project work, case studies, and problem- or project-based learning. It aims to develop professional competences and reflective practice.

In research, praxisbasierte Forschung (practice-based research) involves collaboration with practitioners, iterative cycles of planning, action, and evaluation, and co-creation of knowledge to address concrete problems. Action research is a common form in this tradition.

Applications span fields such as health care, social work, teacher education, engineering, and management, where theories are tested and refined in situ and knowledge is designed for immediate applicability.

Critically, praxisbasierte approaches balance relevance with rigor, facing challenges like maintaining methodological robustness, mitigating biases, and ensuring generalizability. They often rely on qualitative data, case studies, and reflective practice. Related concepts include praxis, situated learning, reflective practice, case-based learning, and participatory or co-creation research.