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Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation, especially anchored in generating creative ideas. More than that is about believing we can make a difference, stimulate innovation and have an intentional process to get to new, relevant solutions that create positive impact.
Design Thinking for the Greater Good
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Course Summary
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation, especially anchored in generating creative ideas.
More than that is about believing we can make a difference, stimulate innovation and have an intentional process to get to new, relevant solutions that create positive impact.
It is a creative process that helps design meaningful solutions in the classroom, at school and in the community.
Design Thinking will give you trust in your creative abilities.
It’s a process for transforming difficult challenges into opportunities for design!
This course strives to help participants improve mental flexibility, intuition and the ability to improvise in order to better adapt themselves to the current dynamic environment.
Course Goals
This course goal is to provide teachers with the know-how and the self-esteem to incorporate this stimulating creativeness into their curriculum and school environment, unlocking creativity – both in themselves and in young people.
Learning outcomes:
Describe the design thinking process;
Promote a culture of creativity;
Teach participants creativity processes, demonstrate creative confidence and a positive growth mindset;
Support participants in developing their natural creativity, by acquiring new competencies;
Support participants in practising skills in order to improve their self-confidence and their profile as educators;
Show participants how to create opportunities and carry out projects with confidence, obtaining better benefits from their knowledge and potential;
Apply design thinking methods to real-world problems;
Share best practices and peer experiences;
Improve communication skills in English.
Daily Program
DAY 1
• Self Preparation for a short School presentation on Day 2
• Cultural Quiz (to be filled out pre-session) • Welcome Session - Networking between participants and Erasmus+ team
• Sharing of European core values
• Open space for participants to share ideas and discuss current challenges in the Education sector; collaborative opportunity to exchange future goals (activity)
• Icebreaking, dinner, week briefing and planning
DAY 2
• Introduction and entrepreneurship concepts
• Introduction to design thinking concepts
• Innovation as a systematic strategy for addressing important corporate and/or social problems
• New times, new challenges
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Design Thinking Skills, Mindset and Principles
• Practical group work and exercises
DAY 3
• Creativity and innovation: promotion tools and techniques
• Innovation challenge - sketching, conceptualization and early development
• Creating a unique and viable value proposition that is linked with key markets
• The creation of a growth path or a growth platform
• Practical group work and exercises
DAY 4
• Business Models & Plans
• Strategic analysis & formulation
• Learn the fundamentals of design thinking methods
• To address challenges, use both critical thinking and design thinking at the same time
• Apply design thinking concepts to day-to-day tasks
• Practical group work and exercises
DAY 5
• Design Thinking Approach in Stages Resources (human, financial and material)
• Design Thinking Techniques
• General Design Thinking Practices
• Adopt and Adapt
• Practical group work & exercises
DAY 6
• Design Thinking education in the
classroom
• Future cooperation and planning
follow up activities (discussion)
• Course roundup & review
• Learning outcomes' validation
• Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
🍷porto
480 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Course fee: 480 euros per participant (6-day course).
What is Included? Find all details listed inside the information box.
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities
enriching activities to foster cultural knowledge
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
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📝 Get the Program PDF HERE.
What is Course Status?
Always contact us first, before booking any flights or accommodation.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued to all participants who complete a minimum of 80% of the course.
2-Week Training
Join a second confirmed course for a 2-week mobility (enjoy a longer experience with a discount)! Contact us for more details or pre-register.
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