An argument for offering design-based learning as a supplemental teaching tool that promotes 21st Century skills and key competencies.

1. Kirk Rhodes
MAY 23, 2015
Why
every school
should offer
design-based
education.
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2. a)
b)
c)
d)
Education
Preparation
Training
Culture
What’s the purpose of school?
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3. me!
David Hathaway
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4. a)
b)
c)
d)
Education
Preparation
Training
Culture
What’s the purpose of David’s school?
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5. a)
b)
c)
d)
Education
Preparation
Training
Culture
What’s the purpose of David?
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6. a)
b)
c)
d)
Learning
Competencies
21st
Century skills
Experience
What’s the purpose of David?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Learn
Grow
Work
Play
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7. Who is
David Hathaway?
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8. David’s
Parents say:
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works well with others
builder
ADHD
kinestetic learner
understands technology
hates math
musical affinity
two sisters
high achiever
hotdogs
favorite color is orange 8

9. David’s
Parents say:
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works well with others
builder
ADHD
kinestetic learner
understands technology
hates math
musical affinity
two sisters
high achiever
hotdogs
favorite color is orange 9

10. David
Hathaway
The details of David
are David.
The ways he observes, learns,
mimics, complains, quits,
challenges, loves, reacts,
complies, and questions...
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11. David
Hathaway
Design-based learning
allows for all of these to
have a purpose within his
education.
Understanding the big and
small picture. Where things
fit in. Where he fits in.
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12. David
Hathaway
Design-based learning
also allows for all forms of
pedagogy.
It’s a tool for the teacher
and student.
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