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Design Thinking Framework - K12 and Beyond Let’s imagine a classroom lecture on current electricity for 10th and 12th-grade students. While teaching the theoretical concept of the Commercial unit of energy, which states the unit of energy is kWh, the first question in a student's mind might be, "So what?" This can lead to a complete disconnect from the concept. Now, let's explore the flip side of this scenario. Introduce the concept of electricity bills to students and ask them to 1. Investigate what unit is used to measure electricity bills and how to calculate them for their homes. 2. Encourage them to help their parents validate the bills and optimise them wherever possible. Don't you think they would start using their brains? This is where the rewiring of the brain begins, and trust me, you'll have their full attention. The next steps of transferring knowledge become much easier, creating a win-win situation for both the educator and the student. Here, we have a framework for the design thinking approach and the details related to it, along with a few examples. 1) Engage: Start by presenting the real-world problem of electricity bills and encourage students to think about how they can apply their knowledge to solve it. 2) Investigate: Guide students to research and gather information about the unit of measurement used in electricity bills and the factors that influence electricity consumption. 3) Analyse: Help students analyse the data they've collected and identify patterns or trends related to electricity usage and billing. 4) Prototype: Encourage students to create prototypes or models to demonstrate their understanding of how electricity bills are calculated. (An Interactive spreadsheet of future projections should work) 5) Test and Iterate: Have students test their prototypes and refine them based on feedback. This iterative process promotes continuous learning and improvement. This framework doesn't only apply to Math or Science, but to any knowledge transfer process you're working on.

We at Learning Room Education use this framework, and it works very well. Let me know which other concepts (from any field) you would like to try implementing this framework for. P.S. I understand that for schools, due to time constraints, it may not be feasible to apply this approach to every concept in the textbook. However, it can be used for a minimum of five concepts from their textbooks to ensure that you create interest in the students while making your job easier.

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Childhood Crushed: The Price of Early JEE and NEET "Foundations" Sacrificing Playful Curiosity for challenging Equations Our education system is widely known for its focus on crucial examinations, such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical studies. This pressure has extended to lower grades, as numerous parents enroll their children in "foundation" courses that cover 11th and 12th-grade material as early as grades 6-10. Despite the aim of providing an advantage in the competitive landscape, this approach comes at a high cost, potentially compromising the mental well-being and precious childhood of these young students. ❌ Childhood lost: Play, exploration, and social interaction are crucial for emotional, social, and cognitive development. Focusing too much on exam preparation takes away the carefree time kids need, causing social awkwardness, limiting self-discovery, and creating a gap from peers. ❌ Harmful to learning: Ironically, when too much emphasis is placed on memorization and exam strategies, it can get in the way of genuine, lasting learning. Rushing through topics and prioritizing speed over understanding might not only give a false sense of mastery but also hampers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and the application of knowledge to real-life situations. ✅ A better approach: Encouraging a passion for learning with hands-on activities, exploration, and discovery builds a solid base for facing future challenges, all while preserving mental well-being and the joys of childhood. Conclusion: ✖ The pursuit of academic excellence should not come at the cost of childhood innocence and mental well-being. ✖ Let us not turn our children into exam-cracking machines. ✅ Let us nurture their natural curiosity, creativity, and love for learning, and trust that they will reach their full potential in their own time. Childhood is a precious gift, and it should not be sacrificed for the sake of competitive exams. We Learning Room Education , strongly believe that focusing on the right learning at the right age is more important than rushing for success too early, which can have significant downsides. Let me know your insights on this. #LostChildhood #ExamStress #ChildhoodAnxiety #SacrificedPlaytime #RoteLearningTrap #SuperficialKnowledge #MentalStrain #EmotionalImpact #UnnecessaryBurden #ThePriceOfSuccess

How Today's Classroom Silences Threaten Tomorrow's Progress I always ask my students why they hesitate to raise their hands to ask a question or give their opinion. ❌ The most common answer? 'I am afraid if my question will be valued as 'silly' by my teachers and fellow classmates.'" ❌ "This fear can have a Negative impact on a student's willingness to learn and engage. It can also lead to a generation of graduates who are not willing to dare to ask why things are the way they are or try new ideas – not exactly the kind of thinkers we need in today's world. ❌ Imagine a team of engineers afraid to question a flawed design, or a doctor hesitant to seek a second opinion for a complex case. The potential for missed opportunities, even disasters, is immense. ✔ So, how do we rekindle the flame of curiosity in our classrooms? It starts with creating a safe space where all questions are valued, no matter how "silly" they may seem. ✔ Teachers must model questioning behavior themselves, demonstrating that learning is a journey of exploration, not a race to the right answer. ✔ We at Learning Room Education are very particular that students ask questions and give their opinions without being judged by teachers or their fellow classmates. ✔ Not only will their opinions be valued, but we also make sure that the question they ask is shared with their fellow classmates and answered "with respect". Share your experiences with asking questions below. Let's talk about how we can help students become curious thinkers, ready to face the world with open minds and brave questions. #education #curiosity #learning #criticalthinking #innovation #ideas #questions #challenge #students #teachers #classroom #futureleaders #impact #growth #LinkedInLearning #FutureofWork #LeadershipDevelopment #Teamwork #CompanyCulture