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A meta-analysis of the effects of design thinking on student learning

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ID22236295
AuthorsQing Yu (0009-0003-2546-2121, Fudan University, corresponding author), Kun Yu (0000-0002-9373-8367, Fudan University, corresponding author), Rongri Lin (Fudan University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume11
Issue1
Publication date2024-06-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHumanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1057/s41599-024-03237-5
OpenAlexW4399497301
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited89

Design thinking (DT) is becoming an innovative and popular teaching method. Recently, DT has been used as an unconventional method to develop skills of problem-solving, creativity, and innovation. However, its effects on student learning are unclear . This research aimed to examine the DT’s effects on student learning. The meta-analytic result based on 25 articles showed that DT positively affected student learning ( r = 0.436, p =3 months); (4) for secondary school and university students; (5) on student learning engagement, motivation, problem-solving skills, and academic achievement; (6) with the model of Observe, Synthesize, Ideate, and Prototype, and Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test; (7) when team size is

Creativity · Mathematics education · Meta-analysis · Moderation · Pedagogy · Teaching method · Computer Science · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Design Education and Practice · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Psychology · Social Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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