Chicken-Centered Design

Design thinking--a human-centered approach to problem solving--is a process by which K-12 teachers engage students in solving relevant issues that occur in their schools. Here, Stout et al describe a project in which fourth-graders used design thinking to solve an unexpected issue related to a much-...

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Published inScience and children Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. 37 - 43
Main Authors Stout, Jody, Rouse, Rob, Malesic, Jonathan, Krummeck, Katie
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington National Science Teachers Association 01.01.2022
Subjects
Authentic Learning
Behavior
Chickens
Class Activities
Design thinking
Eggs
Elementary Secondary Education
Empathy
Grade 4
Language Arts
Learner Engagement
Learning
Observation
Poultry
Problem solving
Schools
Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Design thinking--a human-centered approach to problem solving--is a process by which K-12 teachers engage students in solving relevant issues that occur in their schools. Here, Stout et al describe a project in which fourth-graders used design thinking to solve an unexpected issue related to a much-anticipated class project. In a unique turn of events, students used the principles of design thinking to solve a chicken-related problem rather than a human-related problem. Participating in this process allowed students to think critically, build creative confidence, and engage in science and engineering learning. The design thinking project we describe here took place at an independent co-educational day school for students in grades preK-4. For nearly 50 years, each fourth-grade class at the school has participated in an interdisciplinary project designed to promote students exploring the risks and returns of private enterprise, the consequences and outcomes of choice, and the demands and rewards of accountability.
ISSN:0036-8148
1943-4812
DOI:10.1080/00368148.2022.12291750