Target Group(s)
University professors and teaching assistants in STEM disciplines. Curriculum developers looking to integrate practical, interdisciplinary learning. Education policymakers and institutions focused on innovation in STEM education.
Product’s Aim(s)
- Enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills through Design Thinking.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM courses.
- Align STEM education with industry demands by integrating real-world challenges.
- Improve adaptability, creativity, and teamwork in students.
Description
The DT Meets STEM Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help university professors integrate Design Thinking (DT) into STEM courses. This user-centered, iterative problem-solving approach equips students with critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills—essential for success in today’s technology-driven world. The manual provides practical strategies, structured processes, and hands-on activities for implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL). It supports educators in designing science-based and technical-based challenges that reflect real-world industry needs, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Use Cases
- University STEM Courses: Embed hands-on, real-world problem-solving into the curriculum.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs: Encourage creative and user-centered thinking.
- Interdisciplinary Learning Initiatives: Foster collaboration between engineering, science, and technology students.
- Faculty Training & Development: Provide educators with effective methodologies for enhancing student engagement.
Product Elements
- Introduction to Design Thinking (DT) in STEM
- Explains the DT methodology and its benefits in STEM education.
- Demonstrates how DT fosters innovation, problem-solving, and user-centered learning.
- Project Development for Technical-Based STEM Courses
- A structured framework for implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL).
- Guides professors in creating engaging innovation challenges.
- Covers team management, milestones, and student assessment techniques.
- Project Development for Science-Based STEM Courses
- Focuses on integrating DT with scientific exploration and research.
- Helps students develop hypotheses, run experiments, and create real-world solutions.
- Provides tools for effective evaluation of student learning outcomes.
- Supporting Tools for Educators
- Presentation slides, templates, and guidelines for seamless DT integration.
- Milestone tracking and Miro boards to facilitate collaboration.
- Evaluation methods, including student reflection and peer assessment.
Download DT meets STEM Manual
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