Estrategias pedagógicas para el desarrollo del pensamiento creativo y crítico en el Área de Lenguaje mediante Design Thinking

Abstract

The present methodological proposal focuses on developing a group of pedagogical strategies based on Design Thinking to improve creative and critical thinking in the area of language, especially aimed at addressing the educational limitations experienced after the pandemic in the Marieta de Veintimilla Educational Unit in the city of Guayaquil. The urgent need to incorporate creative skills in education is recognized, while highlighting an evident gap between educational theory and its practical application, manifested in a decrease in creative expression and collaboration among students. The importance of the present proposal is based on the relevance of facing postpandemic educational challenges through the application of Design Thinking in the context of language, providing educators with the necessary tools to implement and thus raise the quality of the education provided; it is supported by previous research that suggests various strategies to enhance teaching in the Language Area , such as plastic arts workshops, Design Thinking and specific didactic techniques to stimulate critical thinking. The general objective of this methodological proposal includes developing a set of pedagogical strategies to improve and enhance critical and creative thinking skills in sixth grade students in the Language Area, based on the principles of Design Thinking. The document emphasizes the importance of Design Thinking in Education as a tool to solve problems, encourage student participation and cultivate skills such as empathy and creativity. It also highlights the relevance of creative and critical thinking in solving everyday problems and proposes innovative pedagogical strategies, such as gamification and storytelling. The leading role of Language and Literature in the development of language skills is discussed and educational challenges are addressed, especially in the context of the COVID19 pandemic. Finally, through the creation of 30 activities that include clear procedures for teachers who apply them, worksheets designed for students with the respective rubric, a methodological proposal is presented to implement Design Thinking in the classroom, in order to strengthen the development of creative and critical thinking in the Language Area.