Course Syllabus

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Fostering Empathetic Design with the Sustainable Development Goals

Do you want to support your students in strengthening their ability to consider the needs of others to develop meaningful solutions to real-world problems? In this session, you will explore how building empathy can support the development of student problem-solving skills through the design thinking process. You will apply a classroom-ready learning strategy to empathize with a real-world problem using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

    1. discuss the role of empathy in the design thinking process;
    2. apply an empathy-building learning strategy to the design thinking process to address a real-world problem using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Format

This course is a lightning learning session, a condensed learning experience designed to ignite your skills and propel your career forward. Unlock new opportunities, enhance your expertise, and engage in practical strategies through this concise, power-packed learning experience. Additionally, for those seeking a more flexible learning option, we offer an on-demand recording, allowing you to access and learn at your own pace. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching Grades 6 to Grade 9.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.

Earn your badge 

You will have to complete a short quiz to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Cross-Curricular Learning.


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