Impact of an Educational Program Based on the Design Thinking Methodology on English Language Learning in Primary School Students

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the impact of an educational
program based on the design thinking methodology on English language learning
in primary school students at a public educational institution. Using a quantitative
approach and experimental design, an official sample test from the Cambridge A1
Movers exam was administered as a pretest and post-test to an experimental group.
The study population consisted of regular elementary school students, and the
sample consisted of 68 fourth-grade students. Finally, the results after the
application of the educational program showed that there is a statistically
significant difference in English language learning, improving oral comprehension
and production skills, demonstrating a positive impact and suggesting that the
design thinking methodology Favor’s more dynamic and effective language
learning.