Design Thinking For Educators by D M Arv
Design Thinking For Educators by D M Arv
Design Thinking For Educators by D M Arv
Book Review
Design thinking for educators
by D M Arvind Mallik
ISBN-l 0: 9351109925
ISBN: 978-1-64650-692-7
research, mentoring and other functions as an Why they want to learn and
educator.
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With relevant examples and conceptual frameworks. Mind Mapping, Project Based Learning and
Experiential Learning
3. Design Thinking framework which is basically a
problem-solving process of empathy, discovery, Peer Tutoring and Work Integrated Learning
ideation and experimentation, employing various
Case based teaching (Text/Multimedia/Pod
design-based techniques to gain insight and yield
cases)
innovative solutions for any problem/challenge
were explained with examples. Essential features Self-Learning and Activity based Learning
of Design Thinking were illustrated with examples Roleplay, Drama and Seminar
like;
In different combinations by an educator.
Dynamic and constructive process that is
7. PROTOTYPE: The ways and means to test and
iterative in nature
evaluate proposed solutions. Author explained
Action orientation where-in cross disciplinary the P-K-V cycle (Plan-Know-Verify cycle) and
learning happens by doing PRATTI (Predicting Revolutionary Authentic p
Embracing unconventional thinking and Technique for Testing Ideas) model: the tools to S
changes throughout test and validate the proposed solution by the:
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Integrating foresight and anticipatory 8. SHARE: The emphasis is on the learning from t e
imagination into the design process entire exercise and collaborating with all t e
stakeholders involved including; Peers, Stude n ~
4. Keeping in mind the 21 st century learner, author
Government, Management and Parents. D
explain the student centric Design Thinking
Model which has four stages and substages, i.e. In nut shell, the book is a must read for all b,
educators at all levels, as it unleashes creativity - al
SEEK - Define and Empathy
implementing novel innovative teaching-Iea rn ir _ S(
IMAGINE - Research and Select eva Iuating-resea rch i ng-mentoring tech n iq ues wI'= AI
PROTOTYPE - Test and Evaluate are students centric. Ai
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SHARE - Learn and Collaborate irr
In
Dr. Purushottam Bung
In Part B author explain the four stages of Design
Professor and Director
Thinking, i.e. Seek, Imagine, Prototype and Share in A
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Institute of Management
next four chapters as articulated below;
(RVIM) Th
5. SEEK: Engaging, observing and listening with the #CA-17, 36th Cross, 26th Main In'
students to empathize with them which helps in 4th "T" Block, Jayanagar
defining the problem that an educator is fCjcing Bengaluru - 560041, India.
which he/she is trying to solve. E-mail: director.rvim@rvei.edu.in
6. IMAGINE: Once the problem is defined, educator
has to do the research (primary and secondary)
and use all different techniques like
brainstorming to figure out an idea/approach to
solve a given problem. It can be using innovative
teaching and learning methodologies like;
Flipped classroom
Hybrid and Blended Learning
Using MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
Mobile Learning, Simulations and
Gamifications
Using ICT, Multimedia and Open educational
resources
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