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International Journal of Technology and Design Education
Published in: International Journal of Technology and Design Education 2/2024

02-06-2023

A deep dive into the impacts of empathy on design learning and teaching

Authors: Pelin Efilti, Koray Gelmez

Published in: International Journal of Technology and Design Education | Issue 2/2024

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Abstract

In the field of design, empathy, which is often addressed in design research and practice, has also become an essential aspect of design education. It is both one of the core components of learning processes and a foundation for teaching activities. This paper aims to explore and discuss the impacts of empathy on learning and teaching in the relevant design education literature. Regarding this, eight themes appear in this study as cognitive, affective, interactive, collaborative, operative, perceptive, formative and connective impacts. While all these themes have considerable effects on the learning process, the impacts of empathy on teaching activities are relatively limited. In relation to the themes, research gaps are addressed, methodological and pedagogical implications for further studies are also presented.
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Metadata
Title
A deep dive into the impacts of empathy on design learning and teaching
Authors
Pelin Efilti
Koray Gelmez
Publication date
02-06-2023
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Journal of Technology and Design Education / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0957-7572
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1804
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-023-09835-9

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