Design Thinking for Education

"The authors clearly define the aims of the text as being to further the debate amongst teachers, teacher educators and educational researchers on the theoretical development of design thinking within the context of educational settings. ... a book that would hold appeal for all of those with an interest in design thinking in an educational context, irrespective of their position; educational researcher. pre-service teacher, in-service teacher or teacher educator. ... I recommend this text as essential reading ... ." (David Wooff, Design and Technology Education, Vol. 21 (3), 2016)

• Chapter 1 Design Thinking and Education.- Chapter 2 Critical Perspectives on Design & Design Thinking.- Chapter 3 Design Thinking and 21st Century Skills.- Chapter 4 Design Thinking and Children.- Chapter 5 Design Thinking and Pre-service Teachers.- Chapter 6 Design Thinking and In-service Teachers.- Chapter 7 Developing and Evaluating Design Thinking.- Chapter 8 Conclusion.