Design Thinking for Vocational Education: How-To!
Course
A design mindset is learner & solution focused
This short course explores the transformative impact of Design Thinking in vocational education, offering a dynamic approach to problem-solving and innovation. Participants will delve into the user-centric philosophy, learning to empathise with students and apprentices for more effective teaching methods. The course emphasises Design Thinking's adaptability to industry needs, fostering creativity and collaboration among learners.
Explore design thinking as a way to innovate in vocational education, empowering educators and professionals to thrive in the ever-evolving professional landscape.
Free! for VET PD Series subscribers - Register via your vetr portal dashboard.
2 hours in duration.
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What we cover...
The Five Stages of Design Thinking
Connecting with Students' Needs & Experiences
Generating Creative Solutions for Training
Testing & Refining Educational Tools & Methods
From Theory to Practice
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A Statement of Completion is available on completion of course activities.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING INCLUDING COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING
- Designing Training
- Define the parameters of the learning program
- Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements
- Design the structure of the learning program
VOCATIONAL LEARNING
- Supporting Learning
- Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements
Here is the course outline:
Overview
15 min
Let's explore a Design Thinking approach for vocational education. |
Connecting with Students' Needs & Experiences
20 min
Understand students' needs via Empathy Mapping. |
Generating Creative Solutions for Training
30 min
Foster creativity & innovation in VET via Design Thinking. |
From Theory to Practice
53 min
Implementing Design Thinking in your professional practice. |
Completion
The following statements are received when the course is completed:
Statement of Completion |