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Design As a Catalyst for Learning,Used
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The design process can lead to a deep understanding of the abstract conceptstaught in schools. It puts ideas to work in situations that allow students to test themselves and thevalue of learning in everyday life. When children are engaged in the process of designingaproduct, a building, a city plan, or any objectthey are learning to identify needs, frameproblems, work collaboratively, explore and appreciate solutions, weigh alternatives, andcommunicate their ideas verbally, graphically, and in three dimensions. With periodicselfassessment and critiques of work in progress, students come to understand that performancetesting and continual improvement are as fundamental to the design process as they are tolifelong learning.Teachers nationwide are using the design process as a problemsolving tool to integratecurriculum, teach thinking and communication skills, and encourage students to apply academicconcepts in authentic tasks. This groundbreaking book developed in cooperation with theNational Endowment for the Arts provides an introduction to effective design activities andstrategies for every grade level and subject area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Design As a Catalyst for Learning'? A: 'Design As a Catalyst for Learning' emphasizes the importance of the design process in helping students understand abstract concepts taught in schools through practical application.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Meredith Davis.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 147 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Design As a Catalyst for Learning' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 1998.
- Q: What educational levels is this book suitable for? A: This book provides design activities and strategies suitable for every grade level and subject area.
- Q: How can teachers use the design process according to the book? A: Teachers can use the design process as a problem-solving tool to integrate curriculum, enhance thinking and communication skills, and encourage authentic application of academic concepts.
- Q: Is there a focus on self-assessment in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes the role of periodic self-assessment and critiques as vital components of the design process.
- Q: What type of learning does the book promote? A: The book promotes lifelong learning and continual improvement through the design process.