Economy, business and services

No. 1 (26) - 2025 / 2025-03-31 / Number of views: 40

DESIGN THINKING: AN OVERVIEW OF NEEDFINDING IN EDUCATION

Authors

Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1042-1530
Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3890-4011
Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0716-5265
Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8509-3688
Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4985-4018
D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3143-3680

Keywords

design thinking, education, management, innovation, needfinding in education

Link to DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58805/kazutb.v.1.26-794

How to quote

A., T., K. . . Zh., A. . B., S. . Sh., M. . G.S, and K. . A.T. “DESIGN THINKING: AN OVERVIEW OF NEEDFINDING IN EDUCATION”. Vestnik KazUTB, vol. 1, no. 26, Mar. 2025, doi:10.58805/kazutb.v.1.26-794.

Abstract

Nowadays, modern education is incredibly diverse. Each university or school uses different successful approaches, such as peer learning, flipped teaching, building Fab Labs, Makerspases and opening University-Based Incubators. Despite the many approaches, mindsets, techniques and tools available in education, there is not a universal formula for what should be included in the educational infrastructure, or which tools are the most effective. These questions are "wicked", complex and unclear. The design thinking approach can help us transition from knowledge space to the concept space to effectively utilizing it. This paper provides an overview of several popular approaches and tools that have proven effective in higher education. Furthermore, this paper aims to inspire future research, utilizing the design thinking tool known as "desktop research." Through review and reflection, we aim to understand the effectiveness of the needfinding approach and its potential to uphold the integrity of the university and fulfill its initial mission.

 

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