Exploring the Impact of Design Thinking-Based Digital Storytelling Activities on Transformative Learning Among University Students
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https://doi.org/10.55640/eijp-06-09-02Keywords:
Design thinking, digital storytelling, transformative learningAbstract
Higher education institutions nowadays trying to adapt in a way to pedagogical approaches which demands creativity, critical reflection, collaboration and and student engagement. In this context, the design thinking and digital storytelling have emerged as to promising educational approaches that can support student centred learning and innovation, while design thinking Was emerged as a promising a framework for creativity, empathy. And problem solving. Originally some fields of design thinking fosters educational context as it encourages learners to identify problems, generate ideas As integrating student centred transformative learning practises into higher education.
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