scholarly journals Fostering Creativity, Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills by Incorporating Design Thinking in an Introductory IT Course: Students’ and Faculty Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 478-489
Author(s):  
Maha Al-Yahya ◽  
Henda Chorfi Ouertani ◽  
Sahar Bayoumi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Fostering Creativity

DESIGN IDEA CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN LEARNING PROCESS: STUDY CASE

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 555
Author(s):  
Lauma Veita
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Art And Design ◽  
Vocational Orientation

In the 21st century design thinking or problem-solving methodology has obtained a wide response in product development and service provision. It is a way of thinking which takes us to changes. Currently, in Latvia the schools which implement vocational secondary education art and design education programmes and also vocational orientation education programmes in art and design area have obtained the broadest experience in design acquisition. Taking into account the significance of problem-solving in learners’ development, design has been included in the comprehensive education content. Teachers need a new skill – to organize the design process so that their pupils would acquire problem-solving skills in a practical action. How have the teachers organized the design process? What learning methods have been applied? How is the design thinking developed? Goal analyse theoretical knowledge in design thinking and teachers’ experience of learning technologies in design acquisition which has been acquired in art education of vocational orientation. The Latvian National Culture Centre has compiled the experience of art teachers in methodological material “No Tēla līdz dizainam. Putns” (“From Image to Design. Bird”), it can look at 24 individual or pedagogical workgroup design process methodology for primary school pupils. Using designer IDEO group 3 I model – Inspiration, Ideation, Implementation, in the methodological material, development of design thinking has been described with 10 different techniques. The author’s analysis conveys the possible competences, what knowledge and skills pupils acquire in the design process, what techniques and methods the teacher applies in the learning process in design acquisition. The methodological material used in the research is one of the first for elementary school pupils’ design thinking development in Latvia, it enables us to identify problems and needs for school teachers. 

scholarly journals Design thinking mindset to enhance education 4.0 competitiveness in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 494
Author(s):  
Suhaila Che Noh ◽  
Abdul Malek Abdul Karim
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
School Level ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Successful Students ◽  
Creativity And Innovation ◽  
Level Training

<p><span lang="EN-US">Education 4.0 will be the next aspect of the curriculum since programming has been taught from the primary school level. Training 4.0 requires teachers to equip students with not only the knowledge and information but also encourage students to be able to process information, develop creative thinking, and acquire problem-solving skills. However, the competency of teachers to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills is still questionable. The purpose of this concept paper is to provide an understanding of the conceptual framework for enhancing the teachers’ competency to enhance creativity and innovation in fulfilling the desire of education 4.0. design thinking is an innovative method that places people right at the center of problem solving. It discusses the variables that may affect the quality of teachers in education 4.0 and presents a literature review of approaches that can contribute to the creation of effective teaching methods to develop successful students and satisfy the demands of the workforce for industrial revolution 4.0. It is found that teachers need to be competent to build students' skills in meeting a competitive and innovative workforce in the wake of the industrial revolution 4.0. There are seven dimensions in the design thinking mindset that teachers need to understand to meet the 4.0 education requirements.</span></p>

scholarly journals Mapping Master Students’ Processes of Problem Solving and Learning in Groups in Sustainability Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anette Oxenswärdh ◽  
Ulrika Persson-Fischier
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Sustainability Problems ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Sustainability challenges in tourism are widely discussed. There is a huge need for education in the field of destination development. Students require appropriate problem-solving skills. This article examines the master’s course in destination development at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland, with the aim of increasing students’ skills in solving sustainability problems. The course took place in the spring semester of 2020 with the main goal of improving students’ skills in formulating and solving sustainable challenges in groups. This was achieved by activating the heterogeneity of the group, seeking relevant information and facts, and organising and carrying out the task with a design-thinking methodology. Students were provided with real problems or challenges by tourist companies, authorities and other interest groups on the island of Gotland. The purpose of this study is to describe the group of students as well as joint learning processes and knowledge needed in the work towards sustainable solutions. The major implication of the study is that the course gave the students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of both the barriers and benefits of working with heterogeneous groups. Furthermore, the study revealed a number of factors that all organisations would need to take into account in order to improve the effectiveness of their work towards sustainable solutions.

Design Thinking in Higher Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 306-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia von Thienen ◽  
Adam Royalty ◽  
Christoph Meinel
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Work Spaces ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Process

This chapter introduces design thinking as an educational approach to enhance creative problem-solving skills. It is a problem-based learning paradigm that builds on three pillars: A creative problem solving process, creative work-spaces and collaboration in multi-perspective teams. This chapter discusses central elements of design thinking education and contrasts the approach to conventional education as well as other problem-based learning paradigms. In particular, design thinking classes harness a unique “look and feel” and “verve” to help students acquire and experience creative mastery. Furthermore, the chapter overviews empirical studies on design thinking education. Four studies are described in more detail: Experiments on the three pillars of design thinking and one case study where a university class curriculum has been changed to a design thinking paradigm. Finally, the chapter provides resources for readers who want to learn more about design thinking education.

scholarly journals Scaffolding Problem Solving in Teaching and Learning The DPACE Model - A Design Thinking Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-112
Author(s):  
Malliga K Govindasamy ◽  
Ngu Moi Kwe
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving is a basic skill needed to function effectively in the working environment. Teachers are no exception to this professional demand. It is of utmost importance for teacher education programs to prepare pre-service teachers with this fundamental competency. The DPACE model is a preliminary effort by two teacher educators to enhance the problem-solving skills among pre-service teachers. The model was developed using the design thinking approach with reference to Vygotsky’s constructivism and grounded by questions as scaffolds to facilitate internalization of knowledge that teachers need to assist them in addressing and expanding their problem-solving boundaries. The main structure of the model consists of five domains developed with reference to computational thinking concepts. Each domain consists of open-ended questions formulated according to Bloom’s ordering of cognitive skills, taking pre-service teachers progressively toward better understanding of the problem and creating an efficient solution. This model was applied among 62 pre-service teachers enrolled in the TSLB3152 course at the Teacher Education Institute International Languages Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In total, 86.67% of the respondents reported that the DPACE model helped them in their problem-solving task and almost 78% of them scored an A grade in their coursework tasks facilitated using the DPACE model. Efforts are needed to further refine the questions and field test the model in other courses or situations with the hope that this ongoing teacher education effort will create a paradigm shift in the quest toward mastery of 21st century skills among pre-service teachers.

scholarly journals Advancing Design Thinking Towards a Better Understanding of Self and Others

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith James
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Change Agent ◽  
Problem Solver ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teaching Design ◽  
Key Aspects

In teaching Design Thinking, two key aspects of the discipline continue to emerge: design's move away from materialism; and augmenting better problem-solving skills through self-awareness. The first anchors design in a process rather than a product, something that is native to the concept of Design Thinking. Whereas the second, anchors the designer (the problem-solver, or change agent) within a context. Designers who have a strong understanding of themselves, their own roles in problem-solving, and which perspective within the larger context they inhabit, are better equipped to understand the nuances and difficulties of solving problems for others.

scholarly journals Students’ Consciousness of their Problem Solving Approaches as a Key to Creativity in Design

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Marwa Hassan Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Problem Solving Process

Architectural engineering students are constantly dealing with ill-defined and tangled design problems. Many scholars accentuated the importance of creative thinking in tackling such wicked and complex problems. Accordingly, getting engaged in an ill-defined problem solving process requires specific personality traits that are often critical to creativity and innovation in design. In that sense, architectural engineering curricula need to provide various strategies through which such individual skills can be nurtured and developed. The objective of this study is to empirically identify the different patterns of students’ approaches in solving problems and the role of group discussions in such a process. The study adopted a qualitative approach, in a live class setup, through a series of workshops to allow for in-depth exploration of the students’ problem solving skills and abilities. The intention is to help students in discovering and in being aware of their own way of solving problems and identifying its strengths and weaknesses. This is considered a core and significant step towards the improvement and development of their design thinking skills. The findings of the study have emphasized the positive impact of the cyclical behavior in the creative problem solving process and highlighted the different key issues and lessons emerging from students’ consciousness of the mental processes that occurred during this iterative process. Such awareness and consciousness of those emergent issues is expected to encourage conscious design, increase tolerance for ambiguity and improve self-confidence which are believed to dramatically help students in creatively solving ill-defined architectural design problems.

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