Design Thinking Pedagogy: Facilitating Innovation and Impact in Tertiary Education

The problems facing society today require interdisciplinary collaboration, and tertiary education providers need to develop these capabilities at a faster rate. This book proposes design thinking as the catalyst to create change in the tertiary education sector and build interdisciplinary skill sets. It presents case studies and global experts' insights into pedagogical approaches, disciplinary facilitation practice, curriculum integration, and a framework for understanding design thinking pedagogy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The challenges confronting society today are intricate, multifaceted, and necessitate collaboration across numerous disciplinary domains. As such, these challenges demand interdisciplinary approaches, encompassing novel and diverse skill sets and knowledge. Unfortunately, tertiary education providers currently lack the necessary capabilities to develop these interdisciplinary skills at a pace that matches the rapid pace of contemporary change. This book aims to serve as a catalyst for transformative change within the tertiary education sector by fostering the development of interdisciplinary skill sets that are essential for the graduates of the future. Through the presentation of a series of case studies and the insights of global experts in the field, this book explores pedagogical approaches, disciplinary facilitation practices, curriculum integration, and a framework for understanding design thinking pedagogy within tertiary education. By emphasizing the ability of educational institutions to produce innovative graduates who can navigate disciplinary boundaries, this book will be of paramount importance to research students, academics, and industry practitioners alike.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032279831