Design Thinking: A New Construct for Educators

• In Event: D&D - Design Thinking and Teacher Education

Short Description

Design Thinking is a creative problem-solving method being considered for use in teacher education and research. However, since the term “design” has been over-used, some might question whether Design Thinking is more than an old idea with a trendy new name. This presentation defines the Design Thinking construct; compares it to other educational models such as Instructional Design, Design Based Research, and Problem-Based Learning; and disseminates preliminary data from a pilot study utilizing Design Thinking.

Authors

• Kristin D Elwood, Arizona State University

• Wilhelmina Savenye, Arizona State University

• Michelle E Jordan, Arizona State University

• Jean Larson, Arizona State University

• Claudia Zapata, Arizona State University