Collaborative learning : a means to creative thinking in design
Employers are increasingly looking for graduates who can think creatively and collaborate effectively to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. This paper presents a study on applying a pedagogical approach based on collaborative learning to a course for students from different major...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-945362019-12-06T18:57:37Z Collaborative learning : a means to creative thinking in design Pun, Siu Kay. School of Art, Design and Media DRNTU::Engineering DRNTU::Visual arts and music DRNTU::Business Employers are increasingly looking for graduates who can think creatively and collaborate effectively to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. This paper presents a study on applying a pedagogical approach based on collaborative learning to a course for students from different majors. The objective of the course is to develop in students creative thinking skills in solving design problems. The results show the effectiveness of this approach in making team-learning fun for the students who are from different majors. The team projects completed were highly creative and effective and also showed the influence of their own disciplines in the solutions they came up with. Published version 2012-05-14T06:18:52Z 2019-12-06T18:57:37Z 2012-05-14T06:18:52Z 2019-12-06T18:57:37Z 2012 2012 Journal Article Pun, S. K. (2012). Collaborative Learning: a means to Creative Thinking in Design. International Journal of Education and Information Technologies, 6(1), 33-43. 2074-1316 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/94536 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/7935 163567 en International journal of education and information technologies © 2012 North Atlantic University Union. This paper was published in International Journal of Education and Information Technologies and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of NAUN. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 11 p. application/pdf |
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Employers are increasingly looking for graduates who can think creatively and collaborate effectively to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. This paper presents a study on applying a pedagogical approach based on collaborative learning to a course for students from different majors. The objective of the course is to develop in students creative thinking skills in solving design problems. The results show the effectiveness of this approach in making team-learning fun for the students who are from different majors. The team projects completed were highly creative and effective and also showed the influence of their own disciplines in the solutions they came up with. |
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