I CAN
21st CENTURY SKILLS

The DFC I CAN 21st century skills program for government schools focuses on communication, creativity, problem solving, and leadership using the design thinking process. It engages students to enhance creativity and apply their ideas to real-world challenges through a structured approach.

IMPACT SO FAR

  • 275

    GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

  • 25000

    CHILDREN

CONTACT PARTNER
  • FIDS

    The Design Thinking Framework

  • STEP 1

    FEEL

    Simplified: A contextual DFC I CAN Curriculum was needed for marginalized children in government schools.

    Measurement:Impact measurement was essential to evaluate the program’s effectiveness on students, teachers, and parents.

    Assessment:Skill development assessment focused on critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and leadership.

  • STEP 2

    IMAGINE

    What if ...

    We simplify and tailor the DFC I CAN Curriculum to meet the needs of marginalized children in government schools, while designing a structured, codified, and integrated program that is measurable, impactful, and engaging to evaluate and develop critical skills?

  • STEP 3

    DO

    Standalone program: Curated a new program with a structure of weekly, 16 sessions for thorough coverage.

    Teacher training: A comprehensive training to ensure effective classroom delivery.

    Crafting: The “Student Workbook” with interactive elements like comics for an enjoyable learning experience.

    Impact evaluation: Quantitative data shows the DFC program effectively enhances student’s critical thinking, leadership skills, and networking.

USER JOURNEY

CURRICULUM

TEACHER TRAINING SESSION 1

Teachers engage in two-day hands-on training where they are introduced to the curriculum framework and given practical experience in introducing the skills.

INTRODUCTION TO SKILLS

Teachers introduce creativity and critical thinking in the first phase using an engaging, age-appropriate Student Play Book for classroom learning.

TEACHER TRAINING SESSION 2

Teachers master the FIDS process, learning how to guide students to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

PROJECT PLANNING

Teachers guide students in integrating communication, creativity, problem-solving, and leadership. They identify, brainstorm, and plan using the FIDS process.

PROJECT EXECUTION

Students implement solutions outside class, addressing real community challenges, experiencing impact first hand, reinforcing learning relevance.

Innovation snapshot

INNOVATION PLAYBOOK

A Design-Led Approach for Solution Discovery!

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