Design for Thinking as Transformative Education

This book explores the innovative problem solving approaches and pedagogical models developed in the Innovation Learning Lab (ILL), providing educators, policy makers, and teachers with practical strategies for fostering transformative education. It reframes the emphasis from product-based outcomes toward student-centered learning, presenting ILLs as dynamic environments capable of nurturing responsible innovators.

The discussion unfolds across four interconnected contexts that shape the role of ILLs today. It considers how these laboratories address gaps in 21st century skills identified by the World Economic Forum while supporting progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also explores new ways of reimagining teaching and learning innovation and highlights how learners can be empowered as multicompetent problem solvers. In addition, it illustrates the application of generative, design-led problem solving methods within contemporary educational settings.

Through the perspectives of students, educators, experts, and industry partners, the book investigates the physical, cultural, and organisational dimensions of ILLs and the influence these factors have on collaboration and learning. It underscores the importance of interdisciplinary skills, responsible innovation, and the human-centred integration of AI in educational models.

This volume serves as an essential resource for all those working to shape education capable of responding to climate change, complex societal challenges, and the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.