APPLYING DESIGN THINKING THEORY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN CHILDHOOD LEARNERS

Abstract

The article concerned the development of English learning experience by applying Design Thinking method approach into English Classroom to enhance English communication skills in childhood learners using hands-on learning activity for developing skills and artistic experience through art creation. The integration of art, music, and nature was brought into the English class in childhood level. With these creative activities, the students could learn with enjoyment and be able to apply knowledge in accordance with their aptitude. By integrating Design Thinking and language knowledge with technology from creative media, it helped in transforming knowledge into a concise learning activity which was a new learning perspective. Interested parties could use this case study to develop communication skills in childhood learners of English as a preparatory step towards effective communication with people of different languages and cultures. Consequently, English remains a medium to explore various dimensions of the world and inspire learners to discover new learning resources from different languages and cultures.