Teachers find the issues that their students would care about, or the issues the teacher wishes to introduce through all “Weirdo Mission” and FIDS Lesson Plans.
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The so-called Weirdos are people like us, but facing different sets of situations and difficulties, such as immigrant mothers, people with appearance anxieties, and social entrepreneurs promoting women's rights in Nepal. “Weirdo Mission” FIDS Lesson Plans are documentary-based templates that use FIDS as a pedagogical tool to spark agency and character-building. Aligned with academic goals and real-world challenges, they help teachers foster contextual, values-driven learning while building empathy, creativity, and collaboration. These lessons empower students to lead change beyond textbooks and classrooms.
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The Design Thinking Framework
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teaching began not with the textbook, but with the learner? What if every lesson asked why it mattered and how it connected to the world beyond the classroom? Imagine classrooms where learning is not just content to cover but a journey driven by purpose, empathy, and relevance.
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FIDS as the Learning Journey: Lessons follow the Feel–Imagine–Do–Share cycle, guiding students from empathy to ideation, action, and reflection. Mini-documentary stories serve as a “Feel” trigger for students to empathize and explore real social issues, such as LGBTQ+ rights, cultural norms, or scientific curiosity.
Mini-documentaries as Emotional Entry Points: Each lesson begins with a real-life story of a so-called “weirdo,” someone who defies norms and drives change, sparking emotional connection and curiosity.
Story-driven and Values-based Learning: Rooted in compelling real-life narratives, such as immigrant mothers or unconventional scientists, the lessons spark personal reflection, social awareness, and moral reasoning.
Blending Academics and Values: Activities integrate critical thinking, communication, and creativity while building empathy, inclusion, and agency.
Culturally Adapted, Globally Relevant: Lessons are grounded in Taiwanese contexts but address universal themes, adaptable across cultures.
Student-Led Action: Learners take simple, meaningful actions and share them publicly promoting agency, compassion, and confidence, transforming learning into visible, real-world impact.
FIDS Lesson Plans
Teachers find the issues that their students would care about, or the issues the teacher wishes to introduce through all “Weirdo Mission” and FIDS Lesson Plans.
Teachers browse all the materials under each issue and choose stories aligned with their subjects, classroom needs, or values they wish to emphasize.
Teachers adapt the plan to local context modifying activities, standards, and language while keeping the core story and purpose.
Students engage with the story, reflect on the challenge, and co-create solutions or take inspired action within their communities.
