Thinking style diversity and collaborative design learning

Antonio Volpentesta, Salvatore Ammirato, Francesco Sofo

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    Abstract

    The paper explores the impact of structured learning experiences that were designed to challenge students’ ways of thinking and promote creativity. The aim was to develop the ability of students, coming from different engineering disciplines and characterized by particular thinking style profiles, to collaboratively work on a project-based learning experience in an educational environment. Three project-based learning experiences were structured using critical thinking methods to stimulate creativity. Pre and post-survey data using a specially modified thinking style inventory for 202 design students indicated a thinking style profile of preferences with a focus on exploring and questioning. Statistically significant results showed students successfully developed empathy and openness to multiple perspectives
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLeveraging Knowledge for innovation in Collaborative networks
    EditorsL Camarinha-Matos, I Paraskakis, H Afsarmanesh
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages785-798
    Number of pages14
    Volume2009
    ISBN (Electronic)9783642045684
    ISBN (Print)9783642045677
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventPRO-VE 2009 10th IFIP Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises - Thessaloniki, Greece
    Duration: 7 Oct 20099 Oct 2009

    Conference

    ConferencePRO-VE 2009 10th IFIP Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises
    Country/TerritoryGreece
    CityThessaloniki
    Period7/10/099/10/09

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