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In this module students build upon the skills and experiences accumateled in EL217. Students will apply their new learning in a makerspace-based group design project which has been inspired by problems sourced from a community context. Students will be exposed to a design-thinking philosophy and a problem-based learning environment where they can iteratively conceive, design, implement and test solutions. Students will be encouraged to work in multidisciplinary teams and practise cross-disciplinary communication, collaboration and project interaction. Learning Outcomes. Students after completing this module should be able to: • Develop an interactive prototype/model • Appreciate issues from a community/civic/public perspective • Develop a sense of commitment to community and of their role as civic professionals • Reflect on their experience of the engagement experience • Share their learning from the process with others in a context-appropriate manner. • Work effectively as part of a team to complete a creative project • Contribute their discipline-specific expertise to a project • Communicate effectively with team members and partners • Develop the skills of collaborative and independent learning
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