Exploring NeuroDesign in Cultivating Empathy and Creativity in Primary Education in China
This study explores the integration of a NeuroDesign approach with an Empathy Design Thinking (EDT) curriculum to enhance creativity and empathy among primary school students in China. Utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), the research examines the neuroscientific enhancement of educational practices. Quantitative analysis indicated trends toward improved cognitive performance, although these were not statistically significant. In contrast, qualitative data from classroom observations and interviews demonstrated notable improvements in students' empathy and creative abilities. These findings underscore the potential of NeuroDesign to significantly enrich primary education by cultivating key 21st-century skills, setting a robust groundwork for further exploration in this emergent field.
Authors
- Yinghe Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5238-2002)
- Di Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9533-2563)
- T. Ohashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5977-5861)
- Wei Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3315-5370)
- Ruonan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3473-5177)
- Jingjing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0584-534X)
- Abdullah Al Mahmud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2801-723X)
- Jun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8876-9735)
Institutions
- Tokyo Institute of Technology (JP)
- Beijing Normal University (CN)
- Swinburne University of Technology (AU)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3675094.3677596
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.51