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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2025, Vol. 16(1) 35-44
pp. 35 - 44
Publish Date: June 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 24/10 | Single/Total Download: 32/10
Abstract
This study aims to examine how BİLSEM mathematics teachers integrate Design Thinking (DT) approach into their educational processes and the effects of this approach on their professional development. The study was carried out with five mathematics teachers working in different BİLSEM institutions supported by the European Union IPA program and taking part in the “Gifted Education for Society 5.0” project. In the study, a qualitative research design was used. In addition to the semi-structured interview form as a data collection tool, researcher observations and research diary were also used to collect data. The data were analyzed using content analysis and the participants' views were categorized into themes. The findings revealed that teachers had limited knowledge about the DT approach before the training, but after the training, they made significant gains in personal development areas such as creative thinking, empathy, systematic thinking and professional development areas such as project-based learning, giving feedback, and working with groups. In addition, it was observed that they empathized more strongly with students and carried out individualized and enriched mathematics teaching activities. These findings suggest that DT provides innovative contributions to teaching processes by improving teachers' pedagogical competencies and can be used as an effective method in teacher education.
Keywords: Design thinking, special talent, mathematics, teacher education
APA 7th edition
SAGIR, T.M., & KARABEY, B. (2025). Examining BİLSEM Mathematics Teachers' Perspectives on Design Thinking Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 16(1), 35-44.
Harvard
SAGIR, T. and KARABEY, B. (2025). Examining BİLSEM Mathematics Teachers' Perspectives on Design Thinking Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 16(1), pp. 35-44.
Chicago 16th edition
SAGIR, Tugce Merve and Burak KARABEY (2025). "Examining BİLSEM Mathematics Teachers' Perspectives on Design Thinking Education". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 16 (1):35-44.
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