Design Thinking & PYP (Primary Year Program) w/ Nneka & Niassa

Design thinking provides the student with the skills they need to navigate an ever-changing world. How can International Schools adopt design thinking in inquiry-based learning? Welcome to this episode as Nneka Johnson (Director of Innovation & Strategic Development @isdakar, International Ed) & Niassa Harris-Henry join us as we explore design thinking & PYP (Primary Year Program). In the session, Nneka & Niassa defines design thinking, why it’s a perfect tool for inquiry-based learning & strategies to facilitate student learning within the design thinking framework. Moreover, they also expound how design thinking facilitates student agency, empathy, critical thinking & problem-solving skills. Ultimately, we delve into how design thinking can be applied across all levels & disciplines, as well as the challenges in implementing design thinking & framework. Tune in for more insights! Timestamps [01:28] Housekeeping items [03:36] What is design thinking & why is it a perfect tool for inquiry-based learning [07:33] How to ensure all students have access to the design thinking program [12:06] Strategies to facilitate student learning within the design thinking framework [14:01] How to ensure design thinking is applied across all levels & disciplines [17:42] How design thinking promotes creativity & problem-solving skills [21:50] Challenges in implementing design thinking & framework [30:02] Advice for teachers getting started with design thinking for their programs [31:36] How to connect with Nneka & Niassa Quote ● “Go ahead and try. You are not going to break it. Just lean in. It’s messy, but find someone to partner with & just do it.” Let’s Connect Connect with Nneka Johnson; ● Twitter: @NnekaJ_EDU ● Email: [email protected] Connect with Niassa Harris-Henry ● Twitter: @NWazoua ● Email: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources ● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. ● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ● Head over to https://www.seniainternational.org/ to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.