Design Thinking
is a versatile and innovative problem-solving approach that has been successful
across a variety of industries and service sectors. User needs and experiences
are the focus of this approach. It involves immersing oneself in a particular
situation to gain insights, visualizing the problem, and developing sustainable
solutions. This course is intended to meet the needs of teachers who are
interested in developing innovative teaching methods and tools to engage their
students more effectively. The use of Design Thinking in education promotes a
student-centered approach, allowing educators to gain a deeper understanding of
the interests and needs of their students while creating engaging and
interactive learning experiences that enhance creativity, critical thinking,
and problem-solving skills. However, a potential challenge in implementing
Design Thinking in education is resistance to change from traditional teaching
methods, as Design Thinking requires a shift in mindset and pedagogical
approaches. Ultimately, the successful implementation of Design Thinking in
education requires an openness to embrace new approaches and a commitment to
making it work. The course provides hands-on activities and exercises to help
educators gain the necessary skills and knowledge to implement Design Thinking
in their classrooms. It also provides support and guidance to help educators
overcome any challenges they may face.
The course is
designed for an experiential learning on the use of Design Thinking in
Education individually as well as a team through Team-Based Online Project
(TOP) approach.
| Course Status : | Completed |
| Course Type : | Elective |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 8 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 15 Jul 2024 |
| End Date : | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Exam Date : | 07 Dec 2024 IST |
| Exam Shift : | Shift-1 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
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Week
1: Design Thinking: Mindsets and Processes
Design
Thinking: Mindsets - Human Centered Problem-Solving Approach – Design Thinking
Models - Convergent and Divergent Thinking– -Double Diamond Design Thinking
approach - Phases of Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype,
Test, Implement and Reflect– 21st Century Learning Skills through Design
Thinking - Mapping of Design Thinking with Outcome Based Education (OBE) and Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate
(CDIO) Educational Framework.
Week
2: Empathize Phase
Need
Analysis: Identification and understanding of students’ need and requirements -
Current practice/process - Goal/requirements of the user - Learners’ Style
Preferences – Data Collection Methods/Tools used: Interviews, Survey,
Observation, Empathy Mapping, Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping.
Week
3: Define Phase
Synthesis
of observations of the students’ responses – Statements of needs and problems
of the students - Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) for 21st
Century Learning - 5E Inquiry-based approach - Engagement, Exploration, Explanation,
Elaboration, and Evaluation. Revisiting the existing instructional practice -
Definition of problem statement – Point of View (PoV) - Three lenses of Design
Thinking: Desirability, Feasibility and Viability - Description of Problem
Environment - Creation of Students’ Profiles.
Problem Framing
Techniques: User research analysis, Affinity Diagrams, User Personas, 5 Whys,
Cause-effect Diagram – Collaborative tools.
Week
4: Ideate Phase
Concept
Generation: - Instructional Design Models - Lateral Thinking Concepts – Brainstorming
of possible solutions, Six Thinking Hats. Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, SCAMPER
Technique, Idea Cards. Concept Evaluation: Concept screening – Selection Matrix
– Rating and Ranking of concepts – Concept scoring – Selection of one or more
concepts.
Week
5: Prototype Phase
Instructional
Design - Scaffolding of activities - Supporting elements of instructional planning
- Creation of Prototypes for Multiple Concepts, Implementation plan – Instructional
Design Rapid Prototypes: Paper Prototypes, Storyboarding, Digital Prototyping, Low-fidelity
prototypes, Functional Prototypes and High-Fidelity Prototypes.
Week
6: Test Phase
Identification
of target audience - Test methods – Concept testing - Refinement of instructional
design specification on students’ feedback - Evaluation of Potential Solutions,
Selection of best design - Usability testing, Surveys, Prototype walkthroughs,
Think-aloud method.
Week
7: Implement Phase
Description
of Implementation scenario - Implementation strategies – Implementation Plan:
Classroom management – Observation – Instructional Delivery - Assessment Plan –
Project based Learning (PbL) - Implementation of team-based task.
Week
8: Reflect Phase
Experiential
Learning Theory - Conduct of Assessment – Formative and Summative Assessment.
Interpretation of results and Inference. Reflection-in-Action: Cognitive,
Social-cultural, Technological, Productivity and Meta-cognitive episodes. Synthesis
and review - Reflection report - Share and Communicate.
1.
Tom Kelley and David
Kelley "Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us
All", William Collins, 2014.
2.
Stefanie Panke, “Design
Thinking in Education: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges”, Open
Education Studies, 1: 281–306, 2019.
3.
Elena Novak and Bridget
K. Mulvey, “Enhancing design thinking in instructional technology students”,
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1–11, 2020.
Dr.
S. Saravana Perumaal is an Associate
Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute
of Teachers Training and Research Chennai. During his two decades of service at
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, he served as an academician in
Mechanical Engineering and in various academic administrative positions.
A
major focus of his research is the use of vision-based robot manipulation and
navigation for assembly automation. A number of his articles have been
published in international refereed journals. His pedagogical interest is
centered on experiential learning through Design Thinking. He underwent an
intensive training programme on Design Thinking offered by Purdue University,
USA.
He
was a Young Scientist Fellow at IIT Delhi for two months in 2015 under the
guidance of Prof. S.K. Saha, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi.
His industrial internship at JK Fenner (India) Limited, Madurai was aimed at
improving productivity through fatigue management in 2022. He was also involved
in industrial consultancy work for Honeywell Technology Solutions Ltd., Madurai
on the human height estimation from CCTV footages in 2018-19.
He
is a recipient of a number of awards and accolades, including International
Certification on Pedagogy, Ing.Paed.IGIP - International Engineering Educator
Award of the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, Austria, TNSCST –
Young Scientist Fellowship - 2015, IUCEE-SCALE Mentor Award for 2017,
Leadership Award in Community Project Based Learning, 2020, and Excellence
Award in Academic Leadership, 2022.
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