Design Thinking vs Future-based learning
Future-focused learning is empowering students to take ownership of their learning by providing an environment which is flexible, innovative and challenging and which will foster students who are capable of making formative decisions based on accessing the facts. That aligns perfectly with Design Thinking
Verdict
There is no conflict teaching Design Thinking and Future-based learning together or one after the other.
Design Thinking vs Inquiry-based learning
In Inquiry-based learning students can pick the subjects they want to learn more deeply about, which our program affords
Verdict
Inquiry-based learning is often the starting point for an innovation journey with Design Thinking.
Design Thinking vs Project-based learning
Project-based learning provides the elements for the learning process, but design thinking provides elements for the creative process.
Verdict
Design Thinking fits with Project-based learning, albeit with a focus on human-centred design.
Design Thinking vs Genius Hours
Genius Hour is an approach to learning where students are guided by their own interests, background knowledge, and curiosity to learn. By applying Design Thinking in GH, students can expand their ideas beyond their imagination towards innovation.
Verdict
The ideation and experimentation process align with Genius Hour, although Design Thinking goes much deeper in empathy, and user validation.
Design Thinking vs STEM
STEM is an approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It aligns perfectly with Design Thinking.
Verdict
Design Thinking and STEM go hands-in-hands well.
Design Thinking vs The 6Ds
The 6 Ds stand for Discover, Define, Design, Develop, Deploy and Drive, the building blocks of the UX process. The process is very similar to Design Thinking
Verdict
The 6 Ds are very similar to Design Thinking. They can perfectly be merged into one.