MESSAGE
How many things in the world do you want to improve? That list will probably be endless: a trash bin that can sort out different types of garbage, more beautiful classroom decoration, a cleaning machine for mothers to relieve fatigue, a library for children in rural areas... And who will make it happen? Mahatma Gandhi gave us a hint, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
In developed countries, students are encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial spirit very early. Especially in junior high schools, students have more resources and abilities to realize their ideas. ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR TEENS (for junior high schools) will help them discover their creativity and execution power. The subject adopts the globally recognized Desing Thinking framework of Stanford University, which will bring students exciting opportunities to carry out their real-world projects.
If you ask the secret to success of the most famous businesspeople or contributors who have brought great achievements to society, you will find that it stems from a deep concern: What is one thing I can change to make the world better? This is entrepreneurial spirit. More specifically, Entrepreneurship is the spirit of taking responsibilities and risks; daring to think and daring to do; being brave enough to go on a road that no one has ever taken, do things that no one has ever done. That spirit comes from the sensitivity and empathy towards any challenge in any area of life and a devotion to the community by solving the challenge. - Gian Tu Trung Author of Dung Viec/ In Search of the Truth - A Perspective on Enlightenment of Our Time |
OBJECTIVES
“Entrepreneurship for Teens” is to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in teens and to equip them with scientific skills and tools through the five stages of Design Thinking.
“DESIGN THINKING” MODEL
Stanford University’s Design Thinking is the most innovative framework with proven effectiveness in creative problem solving and trained in corporates, universities, and schools globally.
After completing a project, students will be able to:
- Develop a deep interest and keen observation in daily life to identify problems
- Empathize and see from users’ perspectives to design a solution
- Generate out-of-the-box ideas to find solutions and conduct evaluation
for improvement - Work collaboratively in a team towards a shared goal
CONTENTS
UNIT |
TOPIC |
DETAILS |
1 |
Introduction |
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2 |
Entrepreneurial mindsets |
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3 |
Design Thinking Framework |
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4 |
Field trip |
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5 |
Design Thinking Framework |
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6 |
Design Thinking Framework |
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7 |
Design Thinking Framework |
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8 |
Design Thinking Framework |
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Note: At each level, the content is designed to suit the students’ psychological development and increasing skill requirements.