The "Lego Serious Play" Method in University Teaching

Contemporary higher education demands innovative teaching approaches that integrate scientific thinking, collaborative skills, and the development of creative solutions. The aim of this study is to develop and examine the LEGO Serious Play (LSP) method as an innovative approach in the teaching of university-level courses. Specifically, the application of this method was explored within the course "From Research to Production: Perspectives and Practice" offered in the Master's program in Applied Microbiology at Yerevan State University (YSU). The method was designed to foster systems and project-based thinking through play, with the goal of bridging the gap between scientific research outcomes and their application in industrial processes. As a result, students used LEGO sets to physically model their ideas, presented their projects through narrative storytelling, worked in a team-based environment, and participated in the co-creation of solutions. The outcomes of applying the method indicate an increase in student engagement, as well as enhancement of their creative and collaborative skills. The LSP method can serve as an effective tool to enhance learning processes and stimulate analytical and applied thinking in biomedical, natural sciences, and other educational programs.