TEST STORY

1. Contextual Relevance

• Local Culture and Context: Incorporate local cultural, social, and environmental contexts into the curriculum. This ensures that students can relate their learning to their immediate surroundings and challenges.
• Community Engagement: Engage with local communities to understand their needs and integrate this knowledge into the curriculum.

2. Social and Environmental Justice

• Equity and Inclusion: Ensure the curriculum promotes equity and inclusion, addressing issues of gender, race, and economic disparity.
• Sustainability: Teach sustainable design practices that consider environmental impact and promote eco-friendly solutions.

3. Participatory Design and Action Research

• Collaborative Projects: Encourage collaborative projects that involve students working with local communities and stakeholders.
• Action Research: Implement action research methods where students actively participate in research that leads to tangible outcomes and solutions.

4. Creative Tools and Processes

• Innovative Methods: Introduce students to various creative tools and processes such as design thinking, prototyping, and user-centered design.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Foster an interdisciplinary approach that integrates arts, humanities, and social sciences with design education.

5. Global South Focus

• Global Perspectives: While focusing on the local context, also incorporate global perspectives to help students understand their place in the broader world.
• Resourcefulness: Teach resourcefulness and adaptability, considering the often limited resources available in the global south.

6. Practical Skills and Knowledge

• Technical Skills: Provide hands-on training in design software, tools, and techniques.
• Critical Thinking: Develop critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and case studies.