The Development of Learning Activities Based on a Design Thinking Process and LEGO Education Set to Enhance Innovative Thinking Ability in Grade 2 Students

Abstract

The purposes of the research were: 1) to develop and test the efficiency of learning activities based on a design thinking process and LEGO Education set; 2) to evaluate the innovative thinking ability of students after using learning activities based on a design thinking process and LEGO Education set. The sample was selected by a purposeful sampling technique and comprised of 40 Prathomsuksa 2 students. The instruments were 1) an innovative thinking abilities evaluation form, 2) a work piece evaluation form, and 3) a group activity observation form. The data were analyzed using percentages. Research findings; 1) The efficiency score of learning activities based on a design thinking process and the LEGO Education set enhances innovative thinking ability in grade two students. The activity leads students to understand problems through systematic thinking and following the 5-step solution/innovation design process: 1) empathize step; 2) define step; 3) brainstorm step; 4) prototype step; and 5) test step. 2) The student’s innovative thinking abilities after using learning activities based on a design thinking process and the LEGO Education set were at a very good level (30%), a good level (65%), and a moderate level (5%).