{"product_id":"design-as-a-catalyst-for-learning","title":"Design As a Catalyst for Learning","description":"The design process can lead to a deep understanding of the abstract concepts\ntaught in schools. It puts ideas to work in situations that allow students to test themselves and the\nvalue of learning in everyday life. When children are engaged in the process of designing--a\nproduct, a building, a city plan, or any object--they are learning to identify needs, frame\nproblems, work collaboratively, explore and appreciate solutions, weigh alternatives, and\ncommunicate their ideas verbally, graphically, and in three dimensions. With periodic\nself-assessment and critiques of work in progress, students come to understand that performance\ntesting and continual improvement are as fundamental to the design process as they are to\nlifelong learning.\nTeachers nationwide are using the design process as a problem-solving tool to integrate\ncurriculum, teach thinking and communication skills, and encourage students to apply academic\nconcepts in authentic tasks. This ground-breaking book developed in cooperation with the\nNational Endowment for the Arts provides an introduction to effective design activities and\nstrategies for every grade level and subject area.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0871202840\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0871202840.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Davis, Meredith\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337749233725,"sku":"BVV.0871202840.G","price":6.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0871202840-0.jpg?v=1783893068","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/design-as-a-catalyst-for-learning","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}