Choosing and Refining a Solution

What’s included in this module?

Module key questions

• Identify ways to strengthen the triple bottom line of their business solution.
• Assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with their business solution.
• Identify ways to capitalize on strengths and opportunities and mitigate weaknesses and threats related to their business solution.
• Create a business model to describe their design team’s business solution and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their business model.
• Use knowledge gained to date to design a prototype of their design solution, and then iterate based on feedback.
• Create a strategic action plan with a timeline specific to their design solution

Module alignments

This Module includes:

• Aligned content: This content is aligned with: Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). A key aspect of these modules is their flexibility and customisation across curricula, such as Cambridge and Steiner/Waldorf Education.
• A range of teaching strategies, skills and knowledge: The flow of the module has been structured using Project-Based Learning and Design Thinking frameworks. A variety of pedagogical approaches are present between and within each lesson. Learners are challenged theoretically and practically through project and problem-based inquiry of real-world issues.
• Sustainable development goals: Each lesson is aligned with an appropriate United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s).