Tang, T orcid.org/0000-0002-5410-7271, Vezzani, V and Eriksson, V (2020) Developing critical thinking, collective creativity skills and problem solving through playful design jams. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 37. 100696. ISSN 1871-1871
Abstract
Collaborative problem-solving skills are paramount within the context of 21st-century learning skills development. These skills include critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication (4Cs). This research examines the elements of motivation, play and collaborative practice within a design activity, called Design Jam. Design Jams, such as Global Service Jams and Global Sustainability Jams, utilise design thinking to explore possible solutions to complex problems through interdisciplinary working in small groups. This paper presents a three-phase mapped process for Playful Design Jams (PDJ) that incorporates playful elements and support the development of positive interdependence within team-based activities. The experiences of participants within nine separate PDJs were gathered to explore whether they engaged with the 4C's during the process. The participants reported that they felt motivated and that the PDJ improved their creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaborative engagement. This paper contributes to theory and practice of advanced thinking skills and creativity development through facilitation. Future studies are suggested to examine the impact on long term development of participants' 4C’s in formal education.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of an article published in Thinking Skills and Creativity. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Design Jam; Play; Collaboration; Communication; Critical thinking; Creativity; 21st century skills; Group work |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Sep 2020 15:01 |
Last Modified: | 03 Aug 2021 00:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100696 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:165265 |