O'Toole, Robert and Kelestyn, Bozhena (2021) Teaching design thinking in a research-intensive university at a time of rapid change. Design and Technology Education : an International Journal, 26 (4). pp. 239-255. ISSN 1360-1431.

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Abstract

In this paper we present a snapshot of the theories, intentions, practices and outcomes produced by a teaching and learning collaboration. This is located geographically and culturally at the University of Warwick, and temporally across the period 2020-2021 marked by the global pandemic. The case study illustrates how a designerly, flexible, open, collaborative approach to learning design allowed for effective adaptation to changing circumstances. This was more effective through being formulated as an ethical approach to Design Thinking, shared by teachers, students, the host department, and collaborators (including two VR companies, a physical theatre company, and a design researcher from South Africa). By developing a humanitarian, ethical, and philosophically grounded Design Thinking, and using it for founding principles, the teaching team were able to adapt and learn, making the most of what was possible. We explore this method in depth, focussing upon how a reflective appreciation of modes of knowledge, and the use of visualisations helps us to cope with the complexity of what we are doing together, before, during, and after the period of disruption.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament
Divisions:	Administration > Information and Digital Group > Information Technology Services Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Design -- Study and teaching (Higher), Educational innovations, Design and technology, Critical thinking -- Study and teaching, Technology -- Study and teaching (Higher), Education -- Philosophy, Sustainable design -- Study and teaching (Higher), Art -- Study and teaching (Higher), Design -- Philosophy
Journal or Publication Title:	Design and Technology Education : an International Journal
ISSN:	1360-1431
Official Date:	17 December 2021
Dates:	Date Event 17 December 2021 Published
Volume:	26
Number:	4
Page Range:	pp. 239-255
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)
Date of first compliant deposit:	8 August 2022
Date of first compliant Open Access:	8 August 2022

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