Design Thinking as Pedagogical Innovation in Foreign Language Education
Design Thinking as Pedagogical Innovation in Foreign Language Education
Author(s): Marieta GrigorovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Sociology, Methodology and research technology, Pedagogy
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: design thinking; foreign language education; artificial intelligence; innovation; problem solving
Summary/Abstract: Design thinking in education transforms learners from passive receivers into active problem solvers. Teaching experiences in German as a foreign language reveal that this approach improves the students' vocabulary and grammar in creative, real-life tasks. Artificial intelligence technologies further assist these processes by allowing collaboration and personalisation. However, there are also drawbacks to this approach: one could be the adoption of incorrect language patterns, and another could be the increased burden on teachers' preparation. Aside from these setbacks, design thinking has great potential to enhance students' motivation, creativity, and critical thinking during learning.
Journal: Годишник на УНСС
- Issue Year: LXV/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 105-114
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
