The main objective of the course is to empower Educators by providing them with design thinking tools to address real-life challenges. By using these tools you will be able to design solutions to overcome arising 21st century educational challenges such as: creating a 21st century learning experiences, tackling diverse educational needs, elevating students engagement and academic outcomes, handling conflicts, stimulating cooperation, creating teacher community and others.

In this 5 days seminar you will experience design thinking process from the perspective of a participant and you will step into the role of facilitator and lead the group in a selected module from the Design Thinking process. You will experience how to lead an interdisciplinary team in order to generate results based on the Design Thinking process. You will have the chance to receive feedback from other participants and trainers. We will work on real-life challenges taken from the working environments of the seminar’s participants.

The training method

We work with experiential learning: learning by doing and by experience. Through active processes and interaction with others, you will be able to experience every phase of the Design Thinking process: empathy, defining, idea generation, prototyping and testing. You will be acquainted with specific tools for each stage and learn how to apply this knowledge to real life situations. The experience will be supported by theories, lectures, and moments for common sharing and reflection.

For whom?

Teachers, teacher trainers, careers officers, educational counsellors, psychologists, school managers, HRM professionals, trainers, coaches, adult education staff

Competences Acquired by Participants:

After the training course participants will:

• develop a Design Thinking approach: creative thinking and out-of box thinking, a solution-oriented attitude, enhanced teamwork capabilities and yes-end attitude, communication skills: active listening, receiving and giving feedback, questioning skills, empathy
• become an innovation leader in your organisation 
• be equipped with all the tools required to facilitate Design Thinking process
• know how to plan and run workshops for innovation
• be able to introduce, use and teach design thinking approach to the groups you work with

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of attendance & certificate of competence (skills & competences required – Europass CV)
Europass mobility certificates – to be issued by the applicant’s National Authority (NA)