Examination of the Contents of Popular Science Magazines within the Framework of Design Thinking Method

Abstract

In the century we live in, it is important to raise individuals who can recognize the problems they encounter in daily life and offer solutions. In this context, various approaches are used in educational processes. One of these approaches, Design Thinking, emerges as a new way of thinking and a new approach to problem-solving. In this study, processes that encourage creativity and aim to impart problem-solving skills, which differ from traditional design approaches, were examined by trying to understand the nature of design thinking. In this context, the activities used to develop design thinking in TÜBİTAK Popular Science Magazines were examined. The use of concepts such as innovation, empathy, design, production, problem-solving, and problem identification in the examined activities was evaluated. Adopting a qualitative research design, the data were analyzed through document analysis. Descriptive content analysis was used in the analysis.

Keywords

• Design thinking
• empathy
• innovation
• Science Kid

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