Discussion on the Feasibility of Nudge in Education

Liu Hongyang(Institute of Educational and Social Studies, Palacky University Olomouc)
Kremenkova Lucie(Institute of Educational and Social Studies, Palacky University Olomouc)

Abstract

This paper first introduces the definition of nudge, the history of nudge and the advantages of nudge. This concept means a relatively subtle policy shift that encourages people to make decisions that are in their broad self-interest. It relies on insights from behavioral science, and when used ethically, it can be very helpful. Subsequently, the research results of the nudge method in public decision-making fields such as health and environmental protection are listed, inferring the feasibility of nudge method in the field of education, especially learners’ specific behavior decision. Then according to the classification of the nudge method by the decision-making system, the research on nudge used in the education field is enumerated. It demonstrates that nudge still has a lot of room for expansion in the field of education.

Keywords

Nudge; Education; Decision making; Study

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26549/jetm.v5i1.6760