Deliverable
Frame the Child Problem
Content Expertise
Self Directed Learning
Effective Communication
Collaboration
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7
Essential Question
In small groups, connect with a real user (parent, caregiver, or clinician) to gather direct insights about challenges in early child development, especially mental and behavioral health. Craft a Point-of-View (POV) statement that centers the user and their need, develop 2–3 How Might We (HMW) questions to address that need, build two user personas representing typical users, and sketch a simple problem tree or systems map showing root causes and effects. Present the artifacts to a peer audience for quick validation and use their feedback to refine your POV and HMW.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
10 steps
Lesson plan
10 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and review of research gathered so far. (20 min) |
| 2 | Form small groups and introduce the concept of Point-of-View (POV) statements. (20 min) |
| 3 | Connect with real users (parent, caregiver, or clinician) via prepared calls or video chats to gather direct insights. (60 min) |
| 4 | In groups, synthesize interview findings to craft a POV statement. (40 min) |
| 5 | Develop 2–3 'How Might We' questions based on the POV statements. (40 min) |
| 6 | Create two user personas representing typical users based on gathered insights. (30 min) |
| 7 | Draw a simple problem tree or systems map showing root causes and effects. (40 min) |
| 8 | Prepare presentations of artifacts for peer audience. (20 min) |
| 9 | Facilitate peer review presentations and gather feedback. (50 min) |
| 10 | Debrief with group, refining POV and HMW questions based on feedback. (30 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Schedule interview times with parents, caregivers, or clinicians in advance.
- Prepare a list of guiding questions for interviews to ensure focused discussions.
- Set up necessary technology for virtual connections to interviewees, ensuring all equipment is working properly.
- Provide examples of Point-of-View statements, 'How Might We' questions, user personas, and problem trees for reference.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work in small groups to frame a child development problem by gathering insights from real users. Begin by connecting with a parent, caregiver, or clinician to discuss challenges in early child development. Using the insights gathered, craft a Point-of-View statement that captures the core problem. From this, develop 2-3 'How Might We' questions and build two user personas to represent typical users. Finally, create a problem tree to map out root causes and effects. Present these artifacts to your peers for quick feedback and use this to refine your work.