RESEARCH ON SUPPORT METHODS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS EDUCATING SDGS WHILE UTILIZING DESIGN METHODS

Yanfang Zhang, Christian Cruz, Wei Leong Loh, Moe Shimomura, Noriko Takano

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Abstract

As society slowly moulds the planet into a sustainable world in response to natural disasters and social injustices, human resources must be fashioned to meet the new challenges that such a future requires. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are obstacles that nations strive to achieve, and it is necessary to teach younger citizens how to accomplish them. This study approaches this type of education in a novel manner by applying design thinking. An SDGs Challenge project took place in a high school with support from a university to identify problems in SDGs education, devise a strategic support plan to carry out this specialized education, and observe the effects of such an implementation all while using a design approach. It was found that there are specific issues that arise in inquiry-based learning that must also be addressed in a unique way. The support system created through the project showed instructing educators to utilize design thinking improved their abilities to teach students, and also improved students’ output in identifying and solving SDGs related problems. The results show how much of an impact the design methodology can have on education and the positive implications for applying such teaching support methods in high schools worldwide.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 25th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education
Subtitle of host publicationResponsible Innovation for Global Co-Habitation, E and PDE 2023
EditorsIsabel Ordonez Pizarro, Paolo Sustersic, Lyndon Buck, Hilary Grierson, Erik Bohemia
PublisherThe Design Society
Pages313-318
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781912254194
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event25th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E and PDE 2023 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: Sept 7 2023Sept 8 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 25th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Responsible Innovation for Global Co-Habitation, E and PDE 2023

Conference

Conference25th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E and PDE 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period9/7/239/8/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Education

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