Design Thinking for Creative Confidence

Fostering creativity in the classroom

We are delighted to welcome you to “Design Thinking to Improve Creative Confidence”, a course designed to empower educators with a transformative approach to teaching. In this self-paced professional development session, we’ll explore design thinking and how you can integrate it into your classroom, regardless of your subject area.

Purpose and Objectives:

Our primary purpose is to equip you with the tools and mindset necessary to develop young critical minds through your teaching. This course was developed with research-based design principles to utilise the learning sciences in a scalable and sustainable way.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the 6 Steps of Design Thinking
• Implement Design Thinking in Your Classroom
• Embrace the Design Thinking Mindset
• Access a complementary lesson plan

Course Structure:

This course consists of two self-paced modules that will take you through the core principles of design thinking. After mastering the concepts, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in your classroom and engage with a reflexive assignment. The total time commitment for online learning is 1-2 hours, with the assignment requiring a reflection on your classroom practice. The assignment can be submitted at any time.

Relevance:

Design thinking is not just a contemporary buzzword; it’s a critical general capability outlined in Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum. Beyond this, design thinking is a skill that boosts creative confidence, a key to becoming a lifelong learner and innovator.

Whether you teach science, mathematics, literature, or any other subject, the principles of design thinking are universally applicable and invaluable in preparing your students for the future.

We invite you to embark on this enriching journey and unlock the potential of creative confidence in your teaching practice. Let’s explore new horizons in education together.

Enjoy the course!