Mini-Design Thinking Process Implemented!





I have to be honest, when I first started observing at Indus, I did not think much would come of it other than learning about teaching in India and a different teaching style. I was grateful for the opportunity and was determined to learn from the experience.

My mentor and I would meet regularly and I would ask a lot of questions and ask how I could be helpful. One day I suggested the idea of mini-design thinking processes (DTP) to be incorporated into their curriculum so that they can practice this method more than 2 times a   year. She gave me a few topics and I went home and brainstormed. The next time we met, we reviewed my suggestions. She seemed to really like them and I really enjoyed practicing the idea of mini-DTPs. So in my head it was a win-win even if she did not use any of them. Then last week, she told me that she is going to try out one of my mini-DTP's on the Reformation. I was thrilled and today I got to see it in action.

Through this journey, I have realised that the most useful tool for me to develop is a "How to" user guide on implementing design thinking process (DTP)/ participatory action research (PAR) for teachers to use in building their own                                                                                        curriculum, in any subject really, around
                                                                                    interactive project based learning.


I have learned so much and have built some strong relationships that we could all write it together to help other teachers new and old. I am really excited about the shape and form my inquiry project is evolving into. I feel like I have come a long way in such a short time and this guide could be tremendous for teachers. We learn so many great practices and theories during professional developments and now I am going to take it a step further to facilitate teachers implementing active learning for all children!





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