Regina Berkó

Cyborgs Are among us: Illustration of a Prosthesis Design Programme for 15–16-Year-Olds

Regina Berkó – University of Szeged, Hungary

Abstract:

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 survey highlights the value of creative thinking, particularly in arts-rich curricula found in many top-performing countries. Building on these findings, this project explores the potential of arts-based activities to foster creativity and problem-solving. This poster presents the results of the first phase of a pedagogical experiment conducted with 15–16-year-old students at a Hungarian technical school. The experiment took place over ten weeks, with sessions of two 45-minute periods per week. In this development programme, students were tasked with designing prosthetics that would grant users an extra ability. In teams, students created 3-dimensional, tactile models with functional features, promoting hands-on creativity and real-world problem-solving. The poster, richly illustrated, presents the design process of the project. By tracing students’ development from initial concepts to final solutions, readers of the poster can follow their growth in thinking and problem-solving step by step. Pre- and post-programme assessments reveal shifts in creativity and problem-solving skills, offering valuable implications for curriculum development.