Design Thinking as Pedagogical Innovation in Foreign Language Education

Marieta Grigorova

doi:10.37075/YB.2025.2.07

Authors

Marieta Grigorova, PhD Student Department of Methodology of Linguistic and Literary Education, Faculty of Philology, University of Veliko Turnovo St. Cyril and St. Methodius Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37075/YB.2025.2.07

Keywords:

Design thinking, Foreign language education, Artificial intelligence, Innovations, Problem solving

I21, I20

Abstract

Design thinking in education transforms learners from passive receivers into active problem solvers. Teaching experiences in German as a foreign language reveal that this approach improves the students' vocabulary and grammar in creative, real-life tasks. Artificial intelligence technologies further assist these processes by allowing collaboration and personalisation. However, there are also drawbacks to this approach: one could be the adoption of incorrect language patterns, and another could be the increased burden on teachers' preparation. Aside from these setbacks, design thinking has great potential to enhance students' motivation, creativity, and critical thinking during learning.

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