Module Details for the Academic Year 2016/2017
IA40320 CT&I Entrepreneurial Educators | ||||
| Credits | 5 | Subject | Innovation Academy | |
| Level | 4 | School | Innovation Academy | |
| Semester | Semester One and Two and Three | Coordinator | Professor Suzi Jarvis | |
| This module aims to introduce participants to the mindsets and skills necessary to inspire creative thinking and innovation at the personal level and amongst student cohorts. Throughout the module, participants will be introduced to the core techniques and tools of creative thinking, problem solving and team-based innovation and they will be encouraged to reflect on how these can be applied in the educational context. Central to the module is an introduction to the Stanford d.school method of design thinking. The module also explores ways of triggering creative thinking within an educational institution. Generic foundations of teaching and learning, including motivation, evaluation and review will be explored. A strong emphasis is maintained on the verbal communication of creative and innovative ideas. | ||||
Upon completion of this module participants should have: • understand the relevance and importance of creative thinking and how it can be applied in a variety of disciplines to generate solutions.• • be able to use problem solving tools and techniques and understand the process for initiating and using creative techniques within project structures•• an understanding of general pedagogical principles within the context of creative thinking and innovation• a knowledge of established methods and techniques for triggering creative thinking• the ability to design and deliver their own style of educational experience for generating creative thinking in a multidisciplinary environment. Participants will also have further developed their engagement with creative and innovative processes from an alternative angle, whilst constantly developing their networks and building on their interpersonal and presentation skills.
| Item | Workload |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 hours |
| Lectures | 30 hours |
| Practical | 20 hours |
| Description | FINAL | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment :Activity based learning | 50% of Final Grade | Unspecified |
| Journal :Self reflective teaching journal | 50% of Final Grade | Unspecified |
Resit Opportunities
In-semester assessment
Remediation
If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible
In-semester assessment
Remediation
If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible
Curricular information is subject to change