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Design Thinking: a problem-solving approach for first-year undergrad students | ||
| Published in: | Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities and Communities: Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology |  |
| Date of Conference: | July 24-26, 2019 | |
| Location of Conference: | Montego Bay, Jamaica | |
| Authors: | Clotario Tapia (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, EC) Daniel Contreras (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, EC) Isabel Alcivar (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, EC) Sharon Guamán (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, EC) Guido Caicedo (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, EC) (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral) | |
| Full Paper: | #389 | |
Abstract:The present article describes the experience of applying Design Thinking to approach the deficiency in problem-solving skills in freshmen undergraduate students. The quantification of the methodology applied at ESPOL is performed by measuring specific student outcomes aiming problem-solving in 817 students. Additionally, the sponsors and students’ feedback are used as an indirect measurement of the acceptance and effectiveness of the proposed methods. | ||