Course Syllabus
Syllabus Fostering Empathetic Design with the Sustainable Development Goals
Course Description
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 session, you will:
- discuss the role of empathy in the design thinking process;
- 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.
What is Lightning Learning?
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
Suitable for educators teaching Grades 6 to Grade 9..
Estimated Duration
This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.
Earn Your Badge
You must complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge, which counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Cross-Curricular Learning.
What is a Digital Badge?
A digital badge is a visual symbol of accomplishment. Our digital badges, issued through Canvas LMS, serve as verifiable symbols of your achievements and expertise. As you complete each learning session, these badges validate your dedication and commitment to advancing STEM education in Canada, allowing you to proudly share your accomplishments on social media or with colleagues and peers.
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