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On completion of this module, learners should have the ability to:
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the five stages of the Design Thinking Process
• Develop the ability to evaluate the relevance of Design Thinking and its benefits for both personal; and professional purposes.
• Gain an understanding of foundational skills of creativity, teamwork and communication necessary for the successful application of the design thinking process
• Demonstrate the application of the five design thinking stages in the context of a real-world challenge
• Recognize the value of feedback to enhance problem solving.
- Develop skills in communication, teamwork and presentation.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 15 |
Practical | 5 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Online Learning | 20 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: Team Project Presentation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Assignment: Reflection Report | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Online and offline tasks and activities | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Attendance: This module requires active participation and engagement, which necessitates attendance at ALL scheduled classes (80% attendance is required to pass this component) . | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to students upon request. This will include feedback based on their participation during the module and their deliverables.
Name | Role |
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Ms Jacinta Owens | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dorcas Réamonn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |