Design Thinking: Cumulative Model Examination

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Self-Assessment and Reflection Form

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Instructions:

This form guides you through a self-assessment and reflection process, applying design thinking concepts.

Empathize & Understand (Learning Outcomes - 2 points):

Rubric:

Excellent (2 pts): Clearly identified and articulated the key learning outcomes relevant to the project/assignment.
Good (1 pt): Identified some learning outcomes, but may have lacked clarity or focus on design thinking applications.
Needs Improvement (0 pts): Did not identify learning outcomes or misunderstood the connection to design thinking.

Ideate & Experiment (Strengths & Weaknesses - 2 points):

Rubric:

Strengths:

Excellent (2 pts): Demonstrated a strong understanding of personal strengths and effectively applied them throughout the design thinking process.
Good (1 pt): Identified some strengths but may not have fully explained their impact on problem-solving.
Needs Improvement (0 pts): Difficulty identifying personal strengths or limited understanding of their role in design thinking.

Weaknesses:

Excellent (2 pts): Identified specific challenges or areas for improvement in each design thinking stage (Empathize, Ideate, Prototype, Test) and offered explanations for these weaknesses.
Good (1 pt): Identified some weaknesses but lacked detailed analysis or connection to design thinking stages.
Needs Improvement (0 pts): Did not identify weaknesses or failed to connect them to the design thinking process.

Prototype & Test (Goals & Objectives - 2 points):

Rubric:

Excellent (2 pts): Established specific and measurable goals for improvement, demonstrating a clear understanding of how these goals relate to design thinking skills and knowledge development.
Good (1 pt): Set some goals for improvement but may have lacked clarity or connection to specific design thinking skills.
Needs Improvement (0 pts): Did not set goals or goals were too vague to be measurable or relevant to design thinking.

Overall Score (Self-Assessment - 1-5 points):

Rubric:

Excellent (5 pts): Provided a well-justified self-assessment score (1-5) demonstrating a critical understanding of design thinking strengths and weaknesses throughout the project/assignment.
Good (3-4 pts): Self-assessment score reflected some understanding of design thinking application, but justification could be more detailed or specific.
Needs Improvement (1-2 pts): Self-assessment score lacked justification or demonstrated a limited understanding of design thinking principles.

Empathize & Understand (Learning Outcomes - 2 points):

Briefly list the key learning outcomes you aimed to achieve through this project or assignment. (2 points)

Ideate & Experiment (Strengths & Weaknesses - 2 points):

Reflect on your strengths throughout the project. How did you effectively apply your skills and knowledge to the problem-solving process? (2 points)

Identify areas where you encountered challenges or could have improved. Did you face any difficulties in any of the design thinking stages (Empathize, Ideate, Prototype, Test)? (2 points)

Prototype & Test (Goals & Objectives - 2 points):

Based on your self-assessment, set specific and measurable goals for improvement in your approach to design thinking. What skills or knowledge do you want to develop further? (2 points)

Overall Score (Self-Assessment - 1-5 points):

Rate your overall performance on this project or assignment using a scale of 1 (Needs Significant Improvement) to 5 (Excellent) based on your design thinking skills and application. Briefly justify your score. (1 point)

2. Group Project Evaluation Form

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Evaluation:

This form evaluates your performance in a group project, incorporating design thinking concepts. Design thinking emphasizes understanding the problem (Empathize & Understand), collaborating effectively (Ideate & Experiment), and iterating based on feedback (Prototype & Test).

Empathize & Understand (Problem Definition & Collaboration - 2 points):

Rubric:
- Excellent (2 pts): The team collaboratively defined the problem or challenge, demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs and context through research and user analysis.
- Good (1 pt): Identified the problem but may have lacked details or a unified team understanding. Collaboration during problem definition could be improved.
- Needs Improvement (0 pts): The problem definition was unclear or lacked justification for its importance. Collaboration during this stage was ineffective.

Ideate & Experiment (Brainstorming & Innovation - 2 points):

Rubric:
- Excellent (2 pts): The team effectively brainstormed various solutions, demonstrating a creative and innovative approach. Explored diverse ideas before finalizing a design solution.
- Good (1 pt): Developed a solution but lacked significant team collaboration during brainstorming or exploration of alternative approaches.
- Needs Improvement (0 pts): Limited creativity or innovation in the solution. The team struggled to brainstorm effectively or collaborate on ideas.

Prototype & Test (Project Delivery & Feedback Integration - 2 points):

Rubric:
- Excellent (2 pts): The team created a well-functioning prototype or model that effectively tested the solution's feasibility. They actively sought and integrated user feedback to refine the project.
- Good (1 pt): Developed a prototype but may have lacked functionality or effectiveness in gathering user feedback. Team collaboration on feedback integration could be improved.
- Needs Improvement (0 pts): Limited or no evidence of prototyping or user feedback. The team struggled to collaborate effectively on project delivery or feedback integration.

Communication and Leadership (2 points):

Rubric:
- Excellent (2 pts): Team members effectively communicated within the group and with external stakeholders. Strong leadership emerged to facilitate discussions, delegate tasks, and ensure project progress.
- Good (1 pt): Communication within the team or with external stakeholders could be improved. Leadership roles may have been unclear or not fully utilized.
- Needs Improvement (0 pts): Poor communication hindered collaboration. Leadership was weak or ineffective in managing the project.

Technical Skills Demonstrated (2 points):

Rubric:
- Excellent (2 pts): Team members effectively applied relevant technical skills necessary to complete the project. The design is optimized for functionality and efficiency.
- Good (1 pt): Applied technical skills but may have encountered challenges or inefficiencies in the project execution. Team collaboration on technical aspects could be improved.
- Needs Improvement (0 pts): Limited grasp of technical skills or insufficient collaboration led to significant flaws in the project's execution.

Overall Score (10 points):

Empathize & Understand (Problem Definition & Collaboration):

Explain the problem or challenge your project addressed. How did your team define the problem collaboratively, considering user needs and the context? (2 points)

Describe how your team researched the problem and conducted user analysis to gain a deeper understanding. (2 points)

Ideate & Experiment (Brainstorming & Innovation):

Outline the brainstorming process your team used to generate solutions. Did you explore various approaches before finalizing the design? (2 points)

If applicable, describe how your team used prototyping techniques to test and refine your solution throughout the development process. (2 points)

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Prototype & Test (Project Delivery & Feedback Integration):

Explain the functionality of your prototype or model and how it helped your team gather user feedback to improve the solution. (2 points)

Discuss any challenges your team faced while implementing the project. How did you collaborate to overcome these challenges or adapt your design based on feedback? (2 points)

Communication and Leadership:

Briefly describe how your team communicated effectively throughout the project. Did you encounter any communication challenges? How were they addressed? (2 points)

Explain how leadership roles emerged within your team. How did these leaders facilitate discussions, delegate tasks, and ensure project progress? (2 points)

Technical Skills Demonstrated:

Describe the technical skills your team members applied to complete this project. How did your team collaborate to ensure the project's functionality and efficiency? (2 points)