Design Thinking for Teachers

Prerequisites

Social sciences teachers, including those in economics, business, communication, advertising, and other educators interested in learning new and innovative methods.

Target group

All people in education who are interested in reformulating their teaching methodologies to replace or complement traditional ones, making the work easier for students to strengthen their knowledge.

Learning outcomes

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the Design Thinking methodology, which includes the steps: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Evaluate. They will also develop thinking skills and competences by applying design thinking tools in the management of educational projects. Additionally, participants will learn to think creatively and innovatively as they develop and present a specific case of an educational project, utilizing the skills and tools acquired during the course.

Schedule

Day 1 – Learning by Thinking: Everything you always wanted to know about Design Thinking

• Introduction to the course
• Icebreaker activities
• Everything you always wanted to know about Design Thinking (What is Design Thinking? What can I use it for? Introduction and description of each of the phases: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Evaluate)

Day 2 – Learning by Thinking, Thinking by Designing

• Discovery: Understanding the challenge
• Prepare research
• Gather inspiration

Day 3 – Definition and Ideation

• Tell stories
• Generate ideas

Day 4 – Experimentation and Evolution

• Make prototypes
• Get feedback
• Track learning
• Move forward

Day 5 – Project Presentations

• Discussion
• Conclusions