Abstract
AbstractDesign 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 < 0.001). Moreover, the learning outcome, treatment duration, grade level, DT model, and region had moderating effects. Additionally, moderator analysis suggested that DT instruction was more effective: (1) when class size is <=30; (2) on multidiscipline; (3) with long-term duration (>=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 <=7; (8) on African and Asian students.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC