Abstract
This workshop is designed as a theoretical-practical tool for educators to understand how to take the Design for Change methodology to the classroom and beyond. Chosen by the Unit-ed Nations as one of the 10 initiatives around the world that will allow humanity to reach the global development goals, Design for Change offers a simple, flexible, practical, and mean-ingful tool inspired by design thinking in the classroom setting with children of any age from 7 to 18. The presenters will offer attendees a theoretical approach to the mindset and spirit behind the Design for Change methodology, as well as a hands-on experience of this tool that allows for children to become empowered with their communities, solving real-world problems with concrete solutions while developing their I CAN mindset. >> Attendees must bring paper, pencil or pen, colored pencils or markers. <<
Keywords
design thinking, empowerment, collaboration, designthinking
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.12.280w
Citation
Allende, N.,and Luttenberg, R.S.(2021) FIDS for kids: Empowering children through design, in Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Pan, L., Börekçi, N.A.G.Z., Zhang, Y. (eds.), Learn X Design 2021: Engaging with challenges in design education, 24-26 September, Shandong University of Art & Design, Jinan, China. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.12.280w
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FIDS for kids: Empowering children through design
This workshop is designed as a theoretical-practical tool for educators to understand how to take the Design for Change methodology to the classroom and beyond. Chosen by the Unit-ed Nations as one of the 10 initiatives around the world that will allow humanity to reach the global development goals, Design for Change offers a simple, flexible, practical, and mean-ingful tool inspired by design thinking in the classroom setting with children of any age from 7 to 18. The presenters will offer attendees a theoretical approach to the mindset and spirit behind the Design for Change methodology, as well as a hands-on experience of this tool that allows for children to become empowered with their communities, solving real-world problems with concrete solutions while developing their I CAN mindset. >> Attendees must bring paper, pencil or pen, colored pencils or markers. <<