20-20-20 System: a Model for Stimulating Thinking Through Questions in University Education Cover Image

Система 20-20-20: модел за стимулиране на мисленето чрез въпроси в университетското обучение
20-20-20 System: a Model for Stimulating Thinking Through Questions in University Education

Author(s): Oleg Dimov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, Higher Education , Methodology and research technology, Social development, Sociology of Education
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: learning; university; thinking; questions; research approach; prompt; AI; pedagogy; critical thinking
Summary/Abstract: The traditional examination model in higher education often emphasizes the reproduction of knowledge, which limits the development of critical and creative thinking. This article proposes an alternative approach called the „20-20-20 System,” which encourages students to ask meaningful questions, conduct independent inquiry, and engage in analytical thinking. Inspired by children's natural curiosity and the principles of prompt engineering in artificial intelligence, the model aims to shift the educational focus from memorization to exploration. The 20-20-20 System allocates equal emphasis on mastering basic concepts, formulating thoughtful questions, and demonstrating research initiative. It prepares students not just to repeat information, but to think critically, learn actively, and adapt to the rapidly evolving world of knowledge.

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