Design Thinking

<p class=ql-align-justify><em>Design thinking </em>is a human-centered problem-solving process that organizations can use to address wicked and complex problems of practice. Within the PK-12 space <em>design thinking </em>has been employed to engage educators in an innovative approach to address challenges like curriculum redesign instructional engagement and designing physical spaces. The use of <em>design thinking </em>in the PK-12 space is a result of the evolution of an organizational improvement process that puts people at the center of problem-solving initiatives. <em>Design thinking </em>is seen as both a process and a mindset that enables people to look at problems in new ways and address these problems through creative approaches. </p><p class=ql-align-justify> In this book we share case studies of PK-12 schools and other educational organizations that have used <em>design thinking</em> as well as research studies that have studied aspects of <em>design thinking </em>in the PK-12 space. We have brought together a variety of research-based and illustrative case studies around <em>design thinking </em>in PK-12 education that explore the development and implementation of <em>design thinking </em>in practice. </p><p> </p>