conventional problem-solving models. It encourages
students to be intuitive and to ask "why" rather
than "what." It inspires students to demand options
rather than just relying on first ideas. And it promotes
collaboration as students build on the ideas of others.
There is no question that the world is changing at
unprecedented rates. Learning to adapt and thrive
means knowing how to generate new ideas and new
solutions. By incorporating the elements of design
thinking into all aspects of the RHA curriculum, we will be
better able to produce students who have a strong sense
of purpose, a stake in what happens in the world around
them, and a desire to find ways to create a better world.
We want parents to be involved in design thinking as
well. There are many ways to foster your child's curiosity
at home and share in the excitement of seeing where
that curiosity leads. Help and encourage them to
visualize, to imagine, and to have confidence in their own
ideas. We can't wait for you to see what an emphasis on
curiosity and design thinking will bring to your child's
education at Robbins Hebrew Academy.
" I have no special talents. I am
only passionately curious."
– Albert Einstein
Design thinking is an approach
to learning that develops
curiosity and effective
problem-solving skills.
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